Vanguard Cave

Vanguard Cave
Map showing the location of Vanguard Cave
Map showing the location of Vanguard Cave
Map showing location of Vanguard Cave in Gibraltar.
LocationBelow the eastern side of the Rock of Gibraltar
Coordinates36°07′17.5″N 05°20′31″W / 36.121528°N 5.34194°W / 36.121528; -5.34194
Depth17 metres (56 ft)
Height variation35 metres (115 ft)
GeologyLimestone

Vanguard Cave is a natural sea cave in the British Overseas Territory of Gibraltar which is part of the Gorham's Cave complex. This complex of four caves has been nominated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site status in 2016. The cave complex is one of the last known habitations of the Neanderthals, with a period of inhabitation from 55,000 to 28,000 years ago.[1] It is located on the southeast face of the Rock of Gibraltar.

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