The Escoural Cave, one of the most significant archaeological sites in the Iberian Peninsula, especially for its art, was discovered 62 years ago but still holds many secrets. A visit is highly recommended.
On April 17, 1963, Valentim Fernandes and Olímpio Graxinha, the only workers at the Herdade da Sala quarry in the parish of Santiago do Escoural, Alentejo, were using explosives to facilitate extraction when one of them opened the entrance to a cave. This discovery turned out to be one of the most important in Portuguese archaeology of the 20th century.
The cave initially served as a shelter, later transformed into a gallery, and ultimately became a cemetery. Its walls are adorned with prehistoric art, making it a invaluable site for understanding early human history in the region.
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