Neanderthals at Bruniquel

The grotte at Bruniquel

Discovered in 1990 speleologists and archaeologists have been exploring the grotto at Bruniquel (T&G) and announced on Tuesday that they have made important discoveries. At 300 metres from the entrance are traces of Neanderthal occupation dating from 175000 years ago. These include traces of constructions and fires. The earliest known occupation of caves by man is 38000 years ago, so this discovery, although not of homo sapiens, is the earliest known by beings capable of construction and possessing fire.
The scientists hope to make more discoveries, but think that the traces being so far into the cave suggest that it was not for living, but for "religious" purposes.
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