Overview
Dordogne is a department in southwestern France, renowned for its prehistoric sites, medieval castles, and picturesque landscapes. It holds significant archaeological importance due to its numerous caves containing Paleolithic art and evidence of early human habitation.
Current status
Dordogne is currently classified as Dormant. Dormant means there has been no significant new coverage recently. Peak interest was on Mar 20, 02:32 PM.
Recent events
Scientists achieved the first absolute dating of Paleolithic paintings in the Dordogne region.
Mar 10, 05:40 PM · Archaeological Dating Breakthroughs
This breakthrough provides precise chronological information for ancient cave art located in the Dordogne area.