Grotte d'Aldène

The Aldène cave network extends over 9 kilometers through four distinct levels, featuring ancient galleries adorned with Upper Paleolithic engravings and archaeological remains.

Archaeological excavations between 1971 and 1991 revealed continuous human occupation spanning 350,000 years, with discoveries of footprints, torch marks, and prehistoric drawings.

The cave holds substantial scientific value for understanding early human behaviors, containing engravings of rhinoceros and bears from the Upper Paleolithic period.

Access to the cave network requires professional guidance due to its complex layout and the need to protect prehistoric artworks and archaeological elements.

The cave contained phosphate deposits that were industrially extracted from 1888 to 1937 under the commercial name 'minervite' for agricultural purposes.

Location: Cesseras

GPS coordinates: 43.35390,2.69840

Latest update: May 25, 2025 03:02