French: Site archéologique d'Atapuerca
The Archaeological Site of Atapuerca is a World Heritage site in Spain defined by the UNESCO in 2000 and definitely a recommended cultural sightseeing location.
It is on position 688 (665, 138) in our monthly survey..

"The caves of the Sierra de Atapuerca contain a rich fossil record of the earliest human beings in Europe, from nearly one million years ago and extending up to the Common Era. They represent an exceptional reserve of data, the scientific study of which provides priceless information about the appearance and the way of life of these remote human ancestors."
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