Period of creation of parietal art Paléolithique moyen (≈ 1505000 av. J.-C.)
Estimated dating of the works present.
24 avril 1953
Historical Monument
Historical Monument 24 avril 1953 (≈ 1953)
Official protection of the cave and its art.
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Heritage classified
Cave containing works of parietal art (Case B 130): classification by order of 24 April 1953
Origin and history
The cave in Tibiran-Jaunac, in the Hautes-Pyrénées, is a major prehistoric site in the Occitanie region. It has been listed as a Historical Monument since April 24, 1953 for its parietal works of art, bearing witness to the human occupation during the Middle Paleolithic period. This classification specifically protects the artistic and geological elements of the site, identified under cadastre B 130.
The site belongs to the municipality of Tibiran-Jaunac, whose Insee code (65444) confirms its anchoring in the department of Hautes-Pyrénées, formerly in Midi-Pyrénées. Although the GPS location is approximate (accuracy noted 5/10), the official address is listed in the Merimée database. No information is available on its current accessibility or visit conditions.
The caves adorned with the Middle Paleolithic, such as Tibiran-Jaunac, offer valuable insight into the artistic and cultural practices of prehistoric societies. These spaces, often linked to ritual or symbolic activities, reflect a technical mastery and emerging artistic expression. Their preservation allows us to study the ways of life and beliefs of human groups of this distant time.
