The paleontological site of Atapuerca is one of the most important sites in Europe, as it gathers evidence of the presence of the Homo antecessor, the Homo heidelbergensis and the Homo neanderthalensis and their way of life. There is evidence of cannibalism, of funeral rituals and other discoveries which suggest the existence of a symbolic way of thinking. All these make Atapuerca special.
The guided tour of the Sierra de Atapuerca takes place mainly in “La Trinchera del Ferrocarril” where different sediments of fossils have been found. The tour includes the visit of three sites: “la Sima de los Elefantes”, “El Complejo de la Galería and “la Gran Dolina”.
The Archaeological Site of Atapuerca was declared a world Heritage Site by UNESCO in 2000. The Experimental Archaeological Centre (CAREX) and The Museum of Human Evolution give us the chance to complete the visit to this unique place, the Rosetta Stone of human evolution in Europe.
