Grotte de Montgaudier, Prehistoric cave near Montbron, France.
The cave opens into a limestone cliff above the Tardoire River, featuring a 13-meter wide and 10-meter high entrance portal.
Archaeological excavations in 1886 revealed numerous artifacts including ivory tools, harpoons, flint implements, and decorated bone pieces from the Magdalenian period.
The discovery of a Neanderthal juvenile's jawbone in 1974 established the site as a significant location for understanding human evolution in Western Europe.
The cave entrance remains visible from the outside, but interior access requires permission and appropriate lighting equipment due to safety regulations.
The cave contains thirty distinct sedimentary levels, with some dating back 80,000 years, providing extensive data about prehistoric human habitation patterns.
Location: Montbron
GPS coordinates: 45.66741,0.46966
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:51
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