Construction period Âge du bronze moyen (≈ 1500 av. J.-C.)
Estimated data from the cave.
26 février 1974
Historical Monument
Historical Monument 26 février 1974 (≈ 1974)
Registration by ministerial decree.
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Heritage classified
Grotto (Case B 113): entry by order of 26 February 1974
Origin and history
The cave in Les Eyzies, in Les Eyzies-de-Tayac-Sireuil, Dordogne, is a vestige of the Middle Bronze Age. This site was recognized for its archaeological and historical importance, leading to its inscription as a Historical Monument by ministerial decree on 26 February 1974. The protected elements specifically include the cave itself, referenced under cadastre B 113.
The Middle Bronze Age, the period with which this cave is associated, corresponds to an era of technological and social transition in Europe. In the Dordogne region, local communities exploited natural resources, such as caves, for various uses: seasonal habitats, places of worship or storage spaces. These sites reflect the lifestyles and cultural practices of prehistoric populations.
The location of the cave, although documented in official databases such as Mérimée, remains approximate according to modern criteria of geographical accuracy. The available coordinates place the site near the address "17 C La Genebre", in an area where archaeological remains are frequent. The accuracy of this location is assessed as fair (level 5 out of 10), reflecting the limitations of available historical and topographic data.
