A collection of artifacts from a Neanderthal site will be used by archaeologists to investigate the Ice Age history of Jersey.
Experts say the site suggests that Neanderthals lived and hunted in Jersey 250,000 years ago
The objects were discovered at La Cotte à la Chèvre, a tiny cave on the north coast close to Grosnez. The site, according to experts, may indicate that Neanderthals hunted and lived in Jersey 250,000 years ago. A total of 16,000 stone tools, animal bones, and sediment samples will be cataloged by the researchers.
Olga Finch, curator of archaeology at Jersey Heritage, will collaborate with the archaeologists during their three weeks on Jersey.
Since they were unearthed in the early 20th century and the 1960s, the majority of the artifacts have been kept in bags or crates, according to Jersey Heritage.
The team will be led by Dr Josie Mills, who has studied Palaeolithic sites in Jersey since 2010
Dr. Josie Mills, who has researched Paleolithic sites in Jersey since 2010, will serve as the team's leader. He stated: “Understanding Jersey's Ice Period past requires visiting La Cotte à la Chèvre. We intend to learn more about how Neanderthals used this site and how it contrasts with the bigger and more well-known La Cotte de St Brelade at Ouaisné by repackaging and cataloguing the artifacts. I'm thrilled to be working in Jersey again after a lengthy absence due to the pandemic.”
Both a free discussion on May 4 at Sir Francis Cook Gallery and a free guided walk around the neighborhood on April 16, 2023 will give people the opportunity to learn more about La Cotte à la Chèvre.
