Grotte de Montespan, Prehistoric art cave in Ganties, France.
The Grotte de Montespan extends for 1,212 meters through limestone formations, featuring multiple galleries containing paleolithic artifacts and clay sculptures.
In 1922, explorer Norbert Casteret made a groundbreaking discovery by swimming through two underwater passages to access previously unknown sections of the cave.
The cave contains clay reliefs depicting horses and a notable bear statue without a head, accompanied by an actual bear skull placed at its base.
Located at an altitude of 385 meters, the cave remains closed to public access to protect its archaeological contents from further deterioration.
The clay animal sculptures found within the cave represent some of the oldest three-dimensional prehistoric art forms discovered in Europe.
Location: Ganties
GPS coordinates: 43.07280,0.84917
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:46
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