A century of Archaeological Investigations in El Buxu Cave (Cangas de Onís, Asturias)

Abstract

A balance of the investigations carried out in Cueva del Buxu, an important prehistoric site, discovered at the beginning of the 20th century, is presented. The archaeological site, its mobiliar and rock art are described and its position within the natural and cultural region of the Sella Valley, in the Cantabrian Sea, is explained. Finally, some interpretations and proposals are offered.