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Gorhams Cave Complex
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Gorhams Cave Complex
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United Kingdom
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Southeast face of the Rock of Gibraltar, Gibraltar

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About Gorhams Cave Complex
Gorham's Cave is a sea-level cave situated in Gibraltar which is a British Overseas territory. It is situated at Governor's Beach on the southeast face of the Rock of Gibraltar and is about five kilometers from the shore. It is about 18 meters deep. It was discovered by Captain A. Gorham who was opening a fissure in 1907. The caves got their name based on the person who discovered them.

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  • It is about 35 meters high at the entrance and its length is estimated at about 100 meters. When we move further in the cave, it becomes narrower. There are possibilities, that other parts of the cave may be discovered in the future.
    It is about 35 meters high at the entrance and its length is estimated at about 100 meters. When we move further in the cave, it becomes narrower. The
  • There are three more caves named Hyaena Cave, Vanguard Cave, and Bennett's Cave. They were included in the list of World Heritage Site alongside Gorham's Cave.
  • It is estimated it is inhabited by Neanderthals in Europe,
  • About 55000 years ago, when caves were inhabited by men it was about five kilometers away from the shore but years have passed and there are various changes in the sea level and now it is just a few meters away from the Mediterranean Sea.
  • The site grabbed the interest of archaeologist for the research as stone tools and pottery was found in the caves. They also found some humans and animal remains inside the caves.
    The site grabbed the interest of archaeologist for the research as stone tools and pottery was found in the caves. They also found some humans and ani
  • There are also some scratches found on the floor of the caves which include eight lines consisting of two groups of three long lines and two short lines intersecting them. The scratches are about 39000 years old. Many experts estimate it is a symbol but not a convincible idea was given by any of them. Some say it shows the map of the cave while some insist that it is a symbol that a particular community is using these caves.
    There are also some scratches found on the floor of the caves which include eight lines consisting of two groups of three long lines and two short lin

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