Period of human occupation Paléolithique supérieur (≈ 1505000 av. J.-C.)
Prehistoric background of the deposit.
23 août 1932
Historical Monument
Historical Monument 23 août 1932 (≈ 1932)
Official site protection and deposit.
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Heritage classified
Cave and deposit of the Ear of Hell (cad. C 303): classification by decree of 23 August 1932
Key figures
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Sources do not mention any historical actors.
Origin and history
The cave and the Oreille d'Enfer deposit, located in the Eyzies-de-Tayac-Sireuil in the Dordogne, date from the Upper Paleolithic period, a key period of Prehistory marked by the emergence of parietal art and sophisticated tools. This archaeological site bears witness to ancient human occupations in the Vézère valley, a region rich in prehistoric remains. The classification as a Historic Monument by decree of 23 August 1932 underlines its heritage and scientific importance.
The site is located precisely at 24a Laugerie, 24620 Les Eyzies, in an area geologically conducive to the conservation of human traces. Although details of archaeological discoveries are not explicitly mentioned in the available sources, its protected status indicates that it has provided significant elements for understanding prehistoric lifestyles. The approximate location, noted with level 5 accuracy (passable), suggests that further work could refine its mapping.
The Eyzies-de-Tayac-Sireuil, in New Aquitaine, is an emblematic territory for the study of Prehistory, often referred to as the world capital of Prehistory. The cave of the Ear of Hell is part of a wider set of classified sites, reflecting the intensive human occupation of this area during the Paleolithic period. His access and visit are not documented in the sources consulted, but his classification in 1932 guarantees his preservation for future generations.
