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Conference on Monday, May 6, 2024 with archaeologist and prehistorian Jacques Jaubert. Since the pioneering and precursor work of François Rouzaud, initiator of "paleospeleology", a clear resurgence of interest has concerned, in recent years, the manner (and age) in which human groups of the Paleo-Mesolithic frequented the underground environment. The work including particularly well-preserved cavities such as the Cavernes du Volp in Ariège (Trois-Frères, Tuc d'Audoubert), Chauvet (Ardèche), La Garma (Cantabria) or Cussac (Dordogne) have allowed sometimes impressive methodological and documentary advances. The dating of the astonishing structures of Bruniquel has added an additional dimension by now inviting Neanderthals to the theme. We will discuss these different examples from a historical, methodological, documentary and chrono-cultural point of view, this question by addressing, not without some caution, the motivations for these frequentations of an environment known to be difficult or even dangerous. A conference organized in partnership with the Society of Friends of the Musée de l'Homme. With --- Jacques Jaubert, professor of prehistory at the University of Bordeaux, member of the PACEA laboratory (from Prehistory to the Present, Cultures, Environment, Anthropology), which he directed from 2004 to 2011. Learn more --- https://www.museedelhomme.fr/fr/les-p... #prehistory #cave #cavern Copyright --- © MNHN, 2024 Visual: © E. Fabre