À propos de l’éclairage à la Grotte du Bison, Arcy-sur-Cure, Yonne, France

Abstract

The lighting witnesses left by Neanderthals, tell us about the interest and curiosity of Neanderthals for the cavities around them. Three grease lamps unearthed in the deep part of the Grotte du Bison document us lighting. Placed in a strategic location, they are easily identifiable for occasional use. These lamps are mostly made on already hollow stalagmitic flows. It should however be noted that no stalagmitic flows exist in the cave of the Bison, the men therefore sought the material in the surrounding caves.