Abri du Poisson, Archaeological cave shelter in Les Eyzies, France.
The Abri du Poisson features a sculpted salmon measuring over one meter in length on the ceiling of a rock shelter measuring 8 meters wide.
Discovered in 1892 by Paul Girod and Elie Massénat, the cave gained recognition when Jean Marsan found the fish sculpture in 1912.
The salmon carving represents a male fish during spawning season, showing anatomical details that indicate the prehistoric artists' deep understanding of nature.
The cave requires advance reservations through the Font-de-Gaume visitor center, as access is restricted to maintain preservation of the prehistoric art.
The fish sculpture stands as one of only twelve known fish representations in Franco-Cantabrian prehistoric art, making it an exceptional archaeological discovery.
Location: Les Eyzies
Accessibility: Wheelchair inaccessible
Part of: Prehistoric Sites and Decorated Caves of the Vézère Valley
Address: Gorge d'Enfer
GPS coordinates: 44.94394,0.99859
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:46
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