Definition: L'Arbreda Cave is a rockshelter in in the Catalonian region of Spain, with evidence of continuous, uninterrupted occupation of Neanderthal (Mousterian industry about 40,400 years BP) and then abruptly by apparently modern Homo sapiens (Aurignacian 38,500 years BP). Excavations have been conducted at the cave in recent years by the University of Girona; the cave is protected as part of the Parc de les coves prehistòriques de Serinyà.
This glossary entry is part of the Dictionary of Archaeology. Sources for the term include the references listed on the front page of the Dictionary, and the websites listed in the sidebar.
This glossary entry is part of the Dictionary of Archaeology. Sources for the term include the references listed on the front page of the Dictionary, and the websites listed in the sidebar.
Also Known As: Cova de l'Arbreda, Arbreda Cave
