New Scientist - USA (2022-04-09)

Neanderthal Origins:

Southern France

Step back in time on a journey to the key Neanderthal and Upper Palaeolithic sites between

Bordeaux and Nice with Palaeolithic archaeologist and author Dr Rebecca Wragg Sykes. See some

of the oldest traces left by archaic humans: stone tools, art objects, cave paintings and skeletons

that have changed the way we think about Neanderthals.

While their fossils were first recognised some 160 years ago, until recently nobody knew whether

Neanderthals had any culture or complex cognitive abilities. In this tour, Rebecca shows how

advances in archaeological methods, especially over the past three decades, have transformed our

understanding of these ancient ancestors.

Visit renowned archaeological sites and gain deep insights into the life and development of the

Neanderthals, all while discovering the beautiful medieval towns and stunning countryside of the

south of France.

Highlights

• Lectures and walking seminars throughout the tour from Dr Rebecca Wragg Sykes.


• Multiple archaeologically important caves and rock shelters including La Roche à Pierrot, La
  Madeleine, Le Moustier, Font-de-Gaume, Pech Merle, Grotte de la Baume Bonne and Grotte du
  Lazaret.


• Explore seven prehistory museums including the replica of the Chauvet cave.


• Visit scenic medieval towns and the seaside city of Nice.


• Enjoy stunning French countryside including the Tarn Gorge, Pont d’Arc rock arch and the
  Verdon and Grands Causses Regional Natural Parks.

Discovery

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10 days | 10 June and 16 September 2022

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