This important site, recognized as one of Malaga's historical gems, has incorporated into its tourist itineraries a section that until now remained less accessible. Visitors will have the opportunity to explore Neanderthal floors and wall markings, which now play a central role alongside other remains of human presence in the cave.
In 2018, the Ardales Cave made international headlines when red paintings dating back 65,000 years were announced. This discovery generated significant debate within the scientific community regarding the application of new dating technologies and the possibility that human art originated much earlier than the arrival of Homo sapiens in Europe.
During the tour of the Neanderthal area, attendees will be able to observe the archaeological excavations carried out to investigate these floors, as well as the different types of red paintings and the numerous handprints that adorn the cave walls.
“"There is a great scientific revolution behind all this research, and in this case, the Ardales and La Victoria caves in Rincón play an extraordinary role, as both share this type of archaic Paleolithic art with people who, in controlled groups, access their dark galleries."
The main objective of these new cultural visits is to bring this relevant discovery closer to the public. The aim is to disseminate one of the most important historical findings of the last decade, through expert guides who explain the significance of Malaga's Paleolithic caves during a two-hour tour.
The initiative highlights the importance of direct dissemination in the original enclaves, allowing visitors to be transported to the scenarios where our ancestors left their traces, turning these caves into authentic temples and museums of the Paleolithic.
