La Garma Cave Offers Evidence Of Over 300,000 Years Of Human Activity

Jan Bartek – AncientPages.com –  One of the most fascinating ancient caves in Europe can be found in Cantabria in Northern Spain. Known as the cave of La Garma, this intriguing site offers evidence of over 300,000 years of human activity.

La Garma virtual tour. Still shots from World Monuments Fund.

When archaeologists investigated the cave, they discovered an impressive collection of rock art and archaeological remains from the Paleolithic age. During a recent study conducted by Professor Pablo Arias and Roberto Ontañón from the University of Cantabria, a 16,800-year-old Palaeolithic dwelling was found inside the La Garma cave. According to scientists, it is one of the best-preserved Paleolithic dwellings in the world.

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