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Origin and history

Abzac Cave, located in the commune of Eyzies-de-Tayac-Sireuil in Dordogne (New Aquitaine), is a major vestige of the Upper Paleolithic. This archaeological site bears witness to prehistoric human occupations in the Vézère Valley, a region rich in adorned caves and troglodytic habitats. Its classification as Historic Monument by decree of 31 July 1934 underlines its heritage and scientific importance.

The Eyzies-de-Tayac-Sireuil, located in the Black Perigord, is a key territory for the study of Prehistory. The Abzac Cave is part of a set of similar sites, such as Lascaux or the Cro-Magnon shelters, reflecting the ways of life of hunter-gatherers in Paleolithic. These populations exploited local resources (silex, game, plants) and used caves as shelters or places of symbolic practices. The legal protection of the cave, mentioned in the Mérimée base under the Cadastal reference E 566, guarantees the preservation of its remains.

Available data, from sources such as Monumentum, indicate an approximate location (477 Le Bil) and a map accuracy considered "passible" (note 5/10). No information is provided on the current accessibility of the site (visits, services) or on any artifacts discovered. The official administrative address, 24620 Les Eyzies-de-Tayac-Sireuil, confirms its anchoring in the Dordogne department, historically attached to the Aquitaine.

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