It was in 1984 that the famous “Lady with the Hood,” a statuette carved from mammoth ivory, was discovered in Brassempouy, in the Landes region.
This statuette, considered the oldest known depiction of a human face, is believed to have been carved some 25,000 years ago.
Today, visitors can admire this work at the Maison de la Dame, which invites them to discover this fascinating history and gain a better understanding of the daily life of prehistoric humans during the Upper Paleolithic period (35,000–10,000 BCE).
The Maison de la Dame also features stunning collections of tools, jewelry, engravings, and statuettes.
The artist Roselyne Conil created the three monumental statues overlooking the museum. These statues are based on three of the nine figurines discovered at Brassempouy—the Hooded Woman, the Figurine with a Belt, and the Torso—reproduced here in life-size form!
Next door, the ArchéoParc recreates the landscapes, animals, and daily activities of prehistoric times. Every day, demonstrations of flint knapping and fire-making are presented to visitors. They can also try their hand at hunting with a spear thrower.
During school breaks (Zone A), workshops such as cave painting, shelter building, jewelry making, archaeological excavation, and sculpture are offered. A digital app on a touchscreen tablet rounds out this adventure in the footsteps of Cro-Magnon!
Maison de la Dame
404, rue du Musée
40330 Brassempouy
Tel.: 05 58 89 21 73
contact@prehistoire-brassempouy.fr
http://prehistoire-brassempouy.fr
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