Prehistory to present

IN a remarkable discovery, a team from the University of Cordoba has used advanced archaeological techniques to show that humans visited the Cueva de Nerja cave for 41,000 years, which is 10,000 years earlier than previously thought.

The discovery which was made on Tuesday, April 25 could change our understanding of the cave. Researchers used a technique called ‘smoke archaeology’, which involves analysing carbon and fossilised smoke residue found on cave formations.

This new study documented 35,000 years of visits by humans to the cave in 73 different phases. The level of detail is thanks to the use of advanced carbon scientific techniques and the study of smoke residue.

Cultural celebration

Betty Henderson phy workshop.

The Cueva de Nerja is known for its Palaeolithic art, and now researchers believe it was the most popular cave in Europe during prehistory, in terms of visits.

The cave is also believed to have been used for burials during the final stage of prehistory, providing us with further insights into our ancestors' beliefs and custom.The researchers say that there is still much to discover about our past.

Proverb Of The Week

BENAGALBON has been alive with excitement since the 44th edition of its Cultural Week got underway on Saturday, April 29 with an amazing week packed full of activities for all.

The streets of the town became the backdrop for a series of events that have had locals and tourists buzzing. The week ­ long programme included a thrilling play, informative talks, a captivating magic show, a colourful painting contest, a charity market, and an engaging photogra­

The fun isn’t over just yet, and the programme continues today, Thursday, May 4, with two talks that promise to be fascinating. The first talk will delve into the intriguing world of human DNA with researcher M Gonzalo Claros.

The second talk will be about Ole Zanzibar, an NGO working to promote education in schools in Zanzibar. A team from the organisation will share their experience and knowledge about the current state of education on the island and the solutions they’re bringing to offer the students new opportunities.

Means that a foolish person spends money too quickly on unimportant things. The phrase was used by poet Thomas Tusser in a poem he wrote called Five Hundred Points of Good Husbandry in 1557.

A second photography workshop will also take place on Friday, May 5. Guests can still register by contacting 611 693 271.

COMPETA is set to be the scene of an epic hill climb in the second edition of the Andalucia Elite Women’s Cycling Tour, which is taking place from Wednesday, May 31 until Sunday, June 4. This is the first time Competa has hosted a sporting event of this scale which will attract spectators in more than 200 different countries.

Competa will see an exciting sprint finish on Calle Rampa which is known for its steep incline during the