尼安德特人洞穴及环境

The steep limestone cliffs on the eastern side of the Rock of Gibraltar contain four caves with archaeological and paleontological deposits that provide evidence of Neanderthal occupation over a span of more than 125,000 years. This exceptional testimony to the cultural traditions of the Neanderthals is seen notably in evidence of the hunting of birds and marine animals for food, the use of feathers for ornamentation and the presence of abstract rock engravings. Scientific research on these sites has already contributed substantially to debates about Neanderthal and human evolution.

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国别	英国 United Kingdom
中文名称	尼安德特人洞穴及环境
英文名称	Gorham's Cave Complex
遗产类别	文化遗产
登录年份	2016
选入标准	(iii)