Awirs facts for kids

A former coal power plant in Awirs, now using biomass.

Awirs (which is called Les Awires in the Walloon language) is a lovely village in Wallonia, a region in Belgium. It's also a special part, or "district," of the larger town called Flémalle. You can find Awirs in the Liège Province, which is one of Belgium's provinces.

In 2004, about 2,869 people lived in Awirs.

Exploring Awirs

Awirs is known for a few interesting things. One is the beautiful Château d'Aigremont, an old castle from the 1700s. Another cool fact is that a very old human skull, from a Neanderthal, was found nearby in the Schmerling Caves. This skull is known as Engis 2.

Where is Awirs Located?

Awirs is in the country of Belgium, which is in Western Europe. Belgium is famous for its waffles, chocolate, and beautiful old cities. Wallonia is the southern part of Belgium where people mostly speak French. The Liège Province is one of the ten provinces in Belgium, known for its industrial history and green landscapes.

Important Places in Awirs

Awirs might be a small village, but it has some important landmarks and discoveries.

The Château d'Aigremont

The Château d'Aigremont is a grand castle that was built in the 18th century. It's a great example of the fancy buildings from that time. Castles like this often have a lot of history and interesting stories behind them.

Ancient Discoveries in Schmerling Caves

Near Awirs are the Schmerling Caves. These caves are very important because of what was found there. Scientists discovered a skull belonging to a Neanderthal. Neanderthals were a type of ancient human who lived many thousands of years ago. Finding their remains helps us learn about early human history. The skull found here is called Engis 2.