Sandia Cave, Archaeological site and show cave in Las Huertas Canyon, New Mexico, United States.
The cave opens on a steep cliff wall of Las Huertas Canyon, accessed by metal stairs leading to a protective cage at the entrance.
Frank Hibben excavated the site in 1934, claiming to find evidence of human habitation dating back 25,000 years through artifacts and stone tools.
The cave holds archaeological artifacts from different periods, including stone tools and pottery fragments that indicate patterns of early human settlement.
Visitors can reach the cave through a half-mile trail from New Mexico State Road 165, with guided tours provided by local caving organizations.
The discovery of the Sandia point spearhead at this location initiated debates about the timeline of human settlement in North America.
Location: New Mexico
GPS coordinates: 35.25477,-106.40549
Latest update: May 14, 2025 14:31
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