Time Periods
Paleolithic
Mesolithic
Neolithic
Chalcolithic
Bronze Age
Iron Age
Classical Period
Post-Classical Period
Early Modern Period
Industrial Period
Contemporary Period
Time Periods
Paleolithic
Mesolithic
Neolithic
Chalcolithic
Bronze Age
Iron Age
Classical Period
Post-Classical Period
Early Modern Period
Industrial Period
Contemporary Period
Location
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Le Mas-d'Azil is a significant archaeological site located in the Ariège department of southwestern France. The site is renowned for the Grotte du Mas d'Azil, a natural cave formation that serves as a typesite for the Azilian culture and a key site for the preceding Magdalenian culture. The cave's extensive history of human usage dates back to approximately 30,000 years ago, during the Upper Paleolithic period, and continues into the Mesolithic era. The cave, which extends 420 meters in length and reaches heights of 50 meters, has provided valuable insights into prehistoric human life and the cultural transitions between the Magdalenian and Azilian periods. The presence of the D119 road through the cave highlights its significance as a natural tunnel and transportation route in the modern era.
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