Prehistoric Rock Art Sites in the Côa Valley and Siega Verde

Overview

The two Prehistoric Rock Art Sites in the Côa Valley (Portugal) and Siega Verde (Spain) are located on the banks of the rivers Agueda and Côa, tributaries of the river Douro, documenting continuous human occupation from the end of the Paleolithic Age. Hundreds of panels with thousands of animal figures (5,000 in Foz Côa and around 440 in Siega Verde) were carved over several millennia, representing the most remarkable open-air ensemble of Paleolithic art on the Iberian Peninsula. Côa Valley and Siega Verde provide the best illustration of the iconographic themes and organization of Paleolithic rock art, using the same modes of expression in caves and in the open air, thus contributing to a greater understanding of this artistic phenomenon. Together they form a unique site of the prehistoric era, rich in material evidence of Upper Paleolithic occupation.

Selection Criteria

(i)(iii)

Components(17 locations)

• •Faia866-003
• •Broeira866-001
• •Meijapão866-006
• •Penascosa866-007
• •Ribeirinha866-012
• •Salto do Boi866-013
• •Fonte Frieira866-005
• •Quinta da Barca866-008
• •Vale de Moinhos866-015
• •Quinta do Fariseu866-010
• •Vale de Namoradas866-016
• •Quinta da Ervamoira866-009
• •Faia - Vale Afonsinho866-004
• •Vale de Figueira / Teixugo866-014
• •Canada do Inferno / Rego da vide866-002
• •Ribeira de Piscos / Quinta dos Poios866-011
• •Zone archéologique d’art rupestre de Siega Verde866bis-017

Details

Countries

Spain, Portugal

ISO Codes

ES, PT

Transboundary

Yes

Coordinates

40.6975, -6.6611