The interior of Sierra Atapuerca is an absolute maze of deep fissures and tunnels. This feature and the fact that it is in the middle of a natural corridor have encouraged the arrival of animals and human settlements since time immemorial and their subsequent conservation over the centuries, which has turned this location into a unique place in the world.
To publicise the wealth of the area, we have four resources: the archaeological park of Atapuerca; the permanent exhibition; the sites; and the Emiliano Aguirre archaeology classroom. High resolution image. This link will open using lightbox, there may be a context switch The archaeological park of Atapuerca, which offers interactive learning of prehistory, with re-creations of how sculptures were made in flint, how paintings were made and how fires were started, is an ideal complement to visits to the site and is open in conjunction with the visitor reception centre.
Then, located in the former schools of the town of Atapuerca, which marks the location of the visitor reception centre, we have the permanent exhibition titled "Atapuerca, one million years".
Of course, we also have the dig itself, with its priceless value as an example of human evolution. It is the location for the scientific investigation work and digs on the site.
Finally, the town of Ibeas de Juarros is home to the Emiliano Aguirre archaeology classroom, which is also used as a visitor reception centre and offers explanations about the key factors to the sites, with an exhibition of original pieces and replicas of tools.
GUIDED TOURS AROUND THE DIGS AND OTHER FACILITIES IN SIERRA DE ATAPUERCA:
A new visiting system has been started up for the palaeo-archaeological sites of Sierra de Atapuerca.
Sierra de Atapuerca offers hidden treasures and the new visiting system is aimed at designing activities in prehistory, nature and art, as well as interpreting concepts that belong to other disciplines, such as botany, zoology and geology. The transverse nature of these concepts offers a wide range of on-site options and resources.
