EXCAVATIONS
LA MALIA 2025
The 2025 excavation campaign at the Malia rock shelter in Tamajón, Guadalajara, has come to an end. Each new discovery brings us a step closer to understanding how the first Homo sapiens lived and adapted to life in the heart of the Iberian Peninsula.
We would like to thank those who visited us during the open days, the curious visitors who came to the site, and especially the residents of Tamajón for their generosity and for welcoming us as part of the community. And thank you, thank you very much, to the excavation team. Without them, none of this would be possible.
Here is a summary of the 2025 campaign.
EXCAVATION SEASON 2025
Excavation season begins and with it comes a time of reunions, shared effort and plenty of dirt.
Spending the summer on a dig isn’t just a professional choice, it’s also an act of personal and family dedication.
Behind every person in the field, there’s an invisible network of support: grandparents helping to juggle schedules, children running between excavation grids, partners rearranging plans and vacations to make it all work.
Excavating is about piecing together stories from the past, yes… but it’s also about building a story in the present. One that speaks of commitment, community, and the value of those who support, accompany, and believe in what we do.
Thank you to all the families who make this possible, year after year.
See you out in the field!