Grotte des Eglises, Prehistoric cave in Ussat, France
The Grotte des Eglises consists of multiple chambers spanning 46,500 square meters, featuring a central vault reaching 30 meters in height.
Archaeological excavations revealed human occupation layers dating back to 9850 BCE, with additional evidence of settlements during the Middle Ages.
Researchers discovered multiple occupation levels in the cave, including a hunter shelter containing artifacts from various prehistoric periods through the Middle Bronze Age.
Visitors can access the cave through three different entrances, with the main opening measuring 10 meters in height and 20 meters in width.
The cave system contains numerous unexplored passages within its limestone formation, which extends to an elevation of 1,484 meters above sea level.
Location: Ussat
GPS coordinates: 42.82722,1.62096
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:52
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