Cave of Altamira and Paleolithic Cave Art of Northern Spain

Overview

Seventeen decorated caves of the Paleolithic age were inscribed as an extension to the Altamira Cave, inscribed in 1985. The property will now appear on the List as Cave of Altamira and Paleolithic Cave Art of Northern Spain. The property represents the apogee of Paleolithic cave art that developed across Europe, from the Urals to the Iberian Peninusula, from 35,000 to 11,000 BC. Because of their deep galleries, isolated from external climatic influences, these caves are particularly well preserved. The caves are inscribed as masterpieces of creative genius and as the humanity’s earliest accomplished art. They are also inscribed as exceptional testimonies to a cultural tradition and as outstanding illustrations of a significant stage in human history.

Selection Criteria

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Components(18 locations)

• •Ekain310-017
• •Llonín310-005
• •Chufín310-007
• •Altamira310-001
• •El Pendo310-013
• •La Garma310-014
• •Altxerri310-018
• •El Pindal310-006
• •Covalanas310-015
• •Covaciella310-004
• •Santimamiñe310-016
• •Tito Bustillo310-003
• •Hornos de la Peña310-008
• •La Peña de Candamo310-002
• •Monte Castillo - El Castillo310-009
• •Monte Castillo - La Pasiega310-011
• •Monte Castillo - Las Monedas310-010
• •Monte Castillo - Las Chimeneas310-012

Details

Countries

Spain

ISO Codes

ES

Coordinates

43.3825, -4.1162