Grotta del Leone, Prehistoric cave in Agnano, San Giuliano Terme, Italy.
The Lion Cave contains a large chamber with a descending path leading to a small lake connected to the nearby Buca dei Ladri cave system.
Archaeological excavations between 1947 and 1950 by Ezio Tongiorgi's team revealed human presence dating back 18,000 years when nomadic hunter-gatherers used it for shelter.
Between 4000 and 3000 BCE, farming communities utilized the cave for ceremonies, leaving carbonized cereals and obsidian sickle blades from Lipari and Mont Arci.
The cave sits within the Pisan mountains, offering researchers access to multiple archaeological layers containing tools, pottery, and ancient grain deposits.
The cave features a distinctive stalagmite formation naturally shaped like a lion, which influenced its naming in multiple languages.
Location: San Giuliano Terme
GPS coordinates: 43.73757,10.47342
Latest update: March 5, 2025 08:52
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