Grotte de la Baume Bonne, Prehistoric cave in Quinson, France.
The cave contains multiple archaeological layers with stone tools, pottery fragments, and ancient dwelling evidence spanning 400,000 years of human presence.
Archaeological excavations between 1988 and 1997 revealed that human occupation of the site began during isotopic stage 10 and continued through various historical periods.
The stone industry found in the cave demonstrates the evolution from Lower Paleolithic simple tools to Middle Paleolithic advanced manufacturing techniques.
Access to the cave requires advance reservations for guided tours, with adult tickets priced at 5 euros and children's tickets at 4 euros from February to October.
The cave deposits underwent significant modifications through dissolution processes and mechanical erosion, creating distinct geological formations over thousands of years.
Location: Quinson
GPS coordinates: 43.70035,6.05586
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:55
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