Between Montignac-Lascaux and Les Eyzies on the left bank of the Vézère, the prehistoric site of Castel-Merle includes ten remarkable rock shelters, occupied by Neanderthal man 85 years ago then by Cro-man. Magnon 000 years ago. Excavation campaigns have revealed thousands of elements of ivory ornaments, shells and pierced teeth, painted or engraved blocks, etc.
In 2012, American researchers announced that they had precisely dated an engraved block from the Castel-Merle site: 37 years before the present day, it is therefore one of the oldest forms of cave art in Europe. , or even the world. After visiting the shelters, go back in time and become the hero of Castel-Merle: learn how to light a fire and cut flint, experiment with rocket fire, make jewelry or an assegai.
In 2012, American researchers announced that they had precisely dated an engraved block from the Castel-Merle site: 37 years before the present day, it is therefore one of the oldest forms of cave art in Europe. , or even the world. After visiting the shelters, go back in time and become the hero of Castel-Merle: learn how to light a fire and cut flint, experiment with rocket fire, make jewelry or an assegai.
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