rock shelter

Noun

Meaning

rock shelter (plural rock shelters)

(archaeology) A shallow cave-like opening at the base of a bluff or cliff, a frequent location of prehistoric archeological sites.

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Synonyms

cavern pothole grotto subterrane antre

Examples

Among the crevices of the rock shelter are pigeons, jackdaws and birds of prey such as kestrels and the peregrine falcon. Source: Internet

The archaeological data between 18,000 – 3000 years ago primarily derive from cave and rock shelter sites, and are associated with Hoabinhian foragers. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

rock sequence rock shaft rock shandy rock shielding rock slam rock slide