Period of occupancy Paléolithique (≈ 1505000 av. J.-C.)
Mussterian, perigordian and aurignacian vestiges
1948–1955
Archaeological excavations
Archaeological excavations 1948–1955 (≈ 1952)
Partial campaigns of the deposit
17 juin 1997
Registration Historic Monument
Registration Historic Monument 17 juin 1997 (≈ 1997)
Archaeological cave and basement protection
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Heritage classified
Cave, including the archaeological soil and subsoil of the deposit (Box B 851): inscription by order of 17 June 1997
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Origin and history
The Hole of Goat Cave, classified as a Historic Monument, is a major archaeological site of the Paleolithic. It is distinguished by the diversity of its remains, covering several prehistoric cultures: Moustérien, old and upper Périgordien, and Aurignacien. These discoveries include lithic tools, wildlife remains and bone elements, revealing prolonged human occupation.
The systematic excavations, carried out between 1948 and 1955, revealed these artifacts, confirming the importance of the site in understanding the lifestyles of prehistoric populations in Dordogne. The cave, including its soil and archaeological basement, was protected by a registration order in 1997, highlighting its heritage value.
Located in Bourdeilles, in the current New Aquitaine, the cave illustrates the evolution of techniques and cultures in the Paleolithic. Its location, near the Francilloux, and its inscription in the Merimée base (Insee code 24055) make it a reference point for studies on regional prehistory. Localization, although considered satisfactory a priori, remains an issue for researchers.
