Cave of Aurignac

The Cave of Aurignac is an archaeological site in the commune of Aurignac, Haute-Garonne department in southwestern France. Sediment excavation and artefact documentation since 1860 confirm the idea of the arrival and permanent presence of European early modern humans during the Upper Palaeolithic.

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Access is restricted and requires permission.
Type: Cave
Description: prehistoric habitat from the upper paleolithic at Aurignac, Haute-Garonne, France
Also known as: “cave of Aurignac” and “Grotte de Rodes”

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Musée-forum de l’Aurignacien and Église Saint-Pierre-aux-Liens d’Aurignac.

Musée-forum de l’Aurignacien

Museum

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Musée-forum de l’Aurignacien is a museum, which is situated 1¼ km southeast of Cave of Aurignac.

Église Saint-Pierre-aux-Liens d’Aurignac

Church

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Église Saint-Pierre-aux-Liens d’Aurignac is a church, which is situated 1¼ km east of Cave of Aurignac.

Savoie Tower

Tower

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Savoie Tower is situated 1¼ km east of Cave of Aurignac.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Alan and Cassagnabère-Tournas.

Alan

Village

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Alan is a commune in the Haute-Garonne department in southwestern France. Alan is situated 6 km east of Cave of Aurignac.

Cassagnabère-Tournas

Village

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Cassagnabère-Tournas is a commune in the Haute-Garonne department in southwestern France. Cassagnabère-Tournas is situated 6 km west of Cave of Aurignac.