Abri Patate, Archaeological shelter in Le Moule, Guadeloupe, France
Located 500 meters from the ocean at 35 meters altitude, Abri Patate features a semi-circular platform of 6 meters in diameter with a collapsed vault.
The shelter, discovered in 2003 by archaeologist Christian Stouvenot, contains petroglyphs dating from the Late Ceramic Age between 900 and 1400 CE.
The site displays fourteen anthropomorphic petroglyphs carved into natural mineral concretions, representing faces with carved eyes, mouths, and sometimes noses.
The dense vegetation surrounding the site requires careful navigation, and visitors should note that precise location information remains limited.
Natural water collection basins within the shelter indicate its strategic importance for ancient Amerindian populations in this dry region.
Location: Le Moule
GPS coordinates: 16.34859,-61.38921
Latest update: July 24, 2025 11:46
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