Address :
Rue de Strouvia 3, 5340 Gesves, Belgique
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Duration : 90 min
Description

Ready for a spellbinding journey into our (very) distant past? A rare and protected underground heritage site, set in a 90-hectare limestone landscape, the Goyet caves are one of the most prestigious prehistoric sites in all of Europe. They are one of the few rare sites to have contained both Neanderthal and Homo sapiens fossils. A plethora of rare relics have been found here, including the oldest canine skull in the world known to date, as well as the burial site of a child aged around 12 years old dating from the Late Neolithic period. Add to that Belgium's most major works of prehistoric art. Discover this most extraordinary site at Flémalle's Préhistomuseum – Europe's largest prehistory museum.

You will be led through the stalagmites and draperies by a passionate archaeologist, on a fascinating multimedia and sensory experience that includes wall projections and audio soundscapes. The experience begins with an observation of the surrounding landscape, before continuing through the cave's seven galleries, where you will discover the history of the people and animals who once occupied this ancient site. Finally, your visit will conclude with the sounds of Goyet's prehistoric flute.

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Prices

- Adults (18-64): €13

- Kids (3-12): €10

- Seniors (65+): €11

- Students (13-17 or on presentation of student card): €11

The price includes the guided tour

Contact & booking
Opening hours

> from 22/02 to 9/03 (relaxation holidays),

> Sundays 16/03, 23/03, 30/03

> from 5/04 to 21/04 (Nl Easter holidays + Easter Monday), from 26/04 to 11/05 (spring holidays),

> Sundays 18/05, 25/05, 01/06, 08/06, 15/06, 22/06, 29/06

> from 1/07 to 31/08 (summer holidays)

> Sundays 07/09, 14/09, 21/09, 28/09, 05/10, 12/10

> from 19/10 to 2/11 (autumn holidays)

Booking required.

Tours depart twice a day: at 11am and 2pm.



Address of the experience
Rue de Strouvia 3, 5340 Gesves, Belgique

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