Marsoulas Cave, Prehistoric art cave near Marsoulas, France
The Marsoulas Cave extends 100 meters in length, containing numerous wall paintings depicting bison, horses, and geometric patterns along its gallery walls.
First discovered in 1883, this cave received official recognition as the earliest documented Paleolithic art site within the Pyrenees mountain range.
The cave walls display an array of sophisticated paintings and engravings created by Magdalenian period artists approximately 17,000 years ago.
Located 80 kilometers south of Toulouse, the cave remains closed to public access since 1996 to protect its ancient artwork from deterioration.
Researchers found an 18,000-year-old decorated conch shell inside the cave that functioned as a musical instrument during the Magdalenian period.
Location: Marsoulas
Address: Laouin 31260
GPS coordinates: 43.10733,0.98177
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:46
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