Naulette, Paleolithic cave in Dinant, Belgium
The Naulette Cave sits on the left bank of the Lesse River, 25 meters above water level, extending 30 meters into the limestone formations.
Belgian paleontologist Edouard Dupont discovered a Neanderthal mandible and incomplete ulna in 1866, which are now displayed at the Brussels Natural History Museum.
The cave contains 11 meters of stratigraphic layers with stalagmites and bone deposits, providing information about ancient human settlements and animal populations.
Researchers continue to study the site using interdisciplinary approaches to refine dating methods and understand the archaeological context of human remains.
The excavation tunnel from the 19th century features wall niches that were used to place lamps during underground archaeological explorations.
Location: Dinant
GPS coordinates: 50.21400,4.93100
Latest update: March 2, 2025 23:48
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