The cave of Petraloni is one of the most important monuments not only of Halkidiki but of the whole of Greece, which is visited by many people of all ages. The cave is known mainly for the traces of Archanthropus habitation of about 700,000 years, the oldest European ancestors that have been found to date.
The story of finding the cave happened by chance in the spring of 1959. The cave has since become known throughout the world. It was, as it was said at the time, the home of the oldest European citizen. Of unique natural beauty. Findings 700,000 years old
The bulk of the cave finds are exhibited in the Anthropological Museum exhibition hall that has been erected next to the cave.
The entrance to the public is allowed every day and all holidays, accompanied by a guide, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. in winter and 6:00 p.m. in summer. Source: halkikidi-web.gr
