Fumane Cave

Located 250 meters above sea level, the dolomite cave system contains multiple chambers with preserved ancient artifacts and paintings from different periods.

Systematic excavations since 1988 have uncovered eleven distinct layers containing tools and artifacts dating back approximately 50,000 years into the Paleolithic era.

The cave holds red ochre paintings on stone slabs depicting animals and human figures, representing some of the earliest European art from 35,000 years ago.

The cave maintains regular visiting hours and provides guided tours through its chambers, allowing visitors to examine prehistoric evidence and geological formations.

Scientists discovered human teeth belonging to Neanderthals within the cave, along with stone tools created using both Levallois and centripetal reduction methods.

Location: Fumane

Elevation above the sea: 250 m

Phone: +39393662064398

Email: info@grottadifumane.eu

Website: http://grottadifumane.eu/en

GPS coordinates: 45.59183,10.90518

Latest update: May 17, 2025 10:46