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There is concern that the permanent virtual exhibit of the colossal cave on the seabed, one of France’s most famous prehistoric sites, could be completely flooded as a result of the ebb and flow of tides caused by climate change. As it grows, we plan to open the door.
As of Saturday, visitors to the port city of Marseille can see the Cosquer Mediterranee, a replica of the archaeological site of more than 30,000 years ago. The visual and audio “experience” features a copy of a prehistoric painting that made the cave internationally famous.
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Cosquer Cave was discovered in 1985 by diver Henri Cosquer in the deep sea off the coastline of Marseille.
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Created over the years, this exhibit, which is currently only 20% dry, offers the public the opportunity to discover accessible caves. Officials say the effects of climate change threaten the remaining arid areas of the cave with floods.