ItalyPaglicci Cave, near Rignano Garganico in Apulia, is one of Europe's most important Paleolithic sites, with a 12-metre stratigraphic sequence [1] [2]. Over 45,000 individual finds include lithic tools, bone points, and two Gravettian burials dating to around 30,000 years ago [1] [2] [3]. A pestle from approximately 32,000 BP preserved starch granules from wild oats [1] [2] [3].
Paglicci Cave
Also known as: Caverna Paglicci, Cova de Paglicci, Grotta Paglicci, grotte de Paglicci, Paglicci, Paglicci leizea, Paglicci Mağarası, Paglicci洞窟, Пальиччи, Пальиччи (пещера), Пещера Пальиччи, كهف باجليشى
| Type | Cave Structures |
|---|---|
| Period | < 4500 BC |
| Country | Italy |
| Coordinates | 41.6544° N, 15.6152° E |