Grotta del Cavallo

The Grotta del Cavallo or Cavallo Cave is a limestone cave in the region of Apulia near Nardò 90 km south of Taranto [1]. The cave is about 15 m above present sea level [1]. It has a rounded entrance, 5 m wide and 2.5 m high opening toward the sea [1]. The cave was rediscovered in 1960 and two waves of excavations ensued [1]. The cave contains a rich stratigraphic succession with a depth of 7 m, that is deposited on top of an interglacial beach foundation [1]. In 1964 two deciduous molars were discovered in the cave [1].