Observatory Cave, Archaeological cave in Jardin Exotique, Monaco.
The Observatory Cave descends 103 meters through Jurassic limestone formations, displaying numerous stalactites, stalagmites, and underground geological structures shaped by water erosion.
Archaeological excavations revealed that three different human species inhabited the cave over time: Ante Neanderthals 200,000 years ago, Neanderthals 60,000 years ago, and modern humans 37,000 years ago.
The Museum of Prehistoric Anthropology, established by Prince Albert I in 1902, preserves and displays the tools, artifacts, and animal remains discovered within the cave.
The cave exploration includes approximately 300 steps leading visitors from the entrance near the Exotic Garden down to sections approaching sea level.
Geological studies of the cave's flowstone and collapsed formations provide evidence of historical seismic events, including damage from the 1887 Ligurian earthquake.
Location: Monaco
GPS coordinates: 43.73139,7.41389
Latest update: March 10, 2025 15:48
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