La Micoque, Archaeological site in Les Eyzies, France.
La Micoque stands at the base of a limestone cliff near the junction of Manaurie and Vézère rivers, forming an open-air archaeological location.
The excavations, which began in 1895 following the removal of a vineyard, continued until 1932 under the guidance of prehistorians including Émile Rivière and Denis Peyrony.
The stratigraphic layers demonstrate successive periods of human occupation through stone tools from the Lower and Middle Paleolithic periods.
Visitors can explore the site with a professional guide by making reservations through the Museum of Prehistory in Les Eyzies.
The site contains artifacts dating back 400,000 years, establishing it as the oldest documented prehistoric site in the Périgord region.
Location: Les Eyzies
Part of: Prehistoric Sites and Decorated Caves of the Vézère Valley
GPS coordinates: 44.95779,1.00788
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:52
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