Grottes de Goyet

The Grottes de Goyet, just a few kilometers from Namur, are one of Europe's most prestigious archaeological sites. The Caves of Goyet, located in the valley of a 90-hectare limestone massif, offer evidence to a remarkable past. The oldest dog skull in the world, the most important Belgian prehistoric works of art, and the grave of a 12-year-old child from the recent Neolithic period have all been discovered on this site.

Using interactive technology that allows you to touch, feel, and imagine the past, an archaeological interpreter-guide will help you find and appreciate this intimate location where both Neandertal and Cro-Magnon men resided. These hands-on activities and presentations bring history to life and add to the wonder of the site.

Lighting the fire, which you will conduct with the archaeological interpreter-guide using the same procedures as a prehistoric man, is one of the most spectacular moments.

Location: Gesves, Belgium