The Skull Chamber in the Chauvet Cave

The Skull Chamber in the Chauvet Cave reveals an early architectural modification, where a cave bear skull was strategically positioned on a modified block. This arrangement suggests a deliberate attempt to enhance the chamber's performative potential, potentially serving as a precursor to theatrical spaces. The study examines how this space, part of a speleological parcours, was reconfigured to achieve specific symbolic or functional purposes during the Upper Paleolithic period.

Montelle, Y.-P. (2022). The Skull Chamber in the Chauvet Cave. TDR: The Drama Review, 66(2), 10–26. https://doi.org/10.1017/s1054204322000077