In the small hamlet of San Feliú de Veri, at the foot of Mount Turbón in the municipality of Bisaurri, stands the Transhumance Interpretation Center – Cova Dels Trocs. Its purpose is to present the best-preserved Neolithic site in Aragon, which was declared a Site of Cultural Interest in 2021.
The Cova Dels Trocs is located at more than 1,500 meters above sea level, within the municipal area of Bisaurri, on a high plateau known as Selvaplana, between the Turbón massif and the Pyrenees, and between the Ésera and Isábena rivers — a strategic location that Neolithic peoples knew how to make use of.
Between 2009 and 2019, a total of seven archaeological campaigns were carried out, revealing an exceptional state of preservation of the material remains found — both human and animal. The occupation of the Cova Dels Trocs spans more than two millennia and reflects the so-called Neolithic Revolution: the transition from a hunter-gatherer society to one formed by the first farmers and herders.
The thousands of animal bone remains found at this site have been fundamental to understanding prehistoric livestock farming and herding, making this site an international archaeological reference point. The study of bovine and ovine bones has shown evidence of a livestock-based economy rooted in transhumance — the seasonal movement of herds between lowland pastures outside the valley in winter and the high Pyrenean lands during the summer months.
Address: C/ Las Escuelas nº 4, San Feliu de Veri (Bisaurri)
Phone: +34 974 553100
Theme: The exhibition displays the findings discovered in the Cova Dels Trocs and includes an audiovisual presentation.
Additional information:
The Pyrenees, surprisingly inhabited for millennia, hide secrets within their valleys and mountains. The first Neolithic communities transitioned from hunting and gathering to developing early agricultural and, above all, pastoral activities. The Cova Dels Trocs in Bisaurri stands out for its crucial archaeological discoveries: unique ceramic pavements and human remains.
Opening schedule: Contact the Bisaurri Town Hall.
