🧿 Abrigo do Lagar Velho
Portugal · Europe · 39.76°N, 8.74°W
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Lagar Velho is a rock shelter in the Lapedo valley, a limestone canyon 13 km from the centre of Leiria, in the municipality of Leiria, in central Portugal. The site is known for the discovery of a 24,000-year-old Cro-Magnon child, later referred to as the Lapedo child. The skeleton is classified as a National Treasure.
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Quick facts
| Country | Portugal |
|---|---|
| Continent / region | Europe |
| Coordinates (approx.) | 39.76°N, 8.74°W · view on map |
Abrigo do Lagar Velho is located in Portugal, in Europe.
More archaeological sites in Portugal
Antas do Olival da Pêga · Ara de Trajano · Archaeological Site of Alto da Vigia · Archaeological site of Cabeço do Vouga · Archaeological Site of Colaride · Artificial caves of Alapraia · Artificial caves of Casal do Pardo · Barreira Megalithic Complex · Casa da Rua de D. Hugo · Castle of Cola.
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