Caves in Cantabria
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The Cantabrian caves' unique location make them an ideal place to observe the settlements of early humans thousands of years ago. The magnificent art in the caves includes figures of various animals o
Roof of the Cave of Altamira (replica) - National Archaeological Museum.
Cave of Altamira and Paleolithic Cave Art of Northern Spain
Cane of Cave del Valle.
Magdalenian
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The Magdalenian is a technocomplex of the Late Upper Paleolithic in parts of Western and Central Europe. It dates from around 21,000 to 13,000 years Before Present. It is named after the type site of
Caves in Cantabria
…in red, a doe, a horse, a clavate (club), a sign on the grill and several more configurations. These remains have been dated to the early or middle Magdalenian period. The Cave of Altamira is located near Santillana del Mar. This cave, called the "Sistine Chapel of Quaternary", is relatively small (270 m (890…
Magdalenian cave painting
Bison Licking Insect Bite, a Magdalenian antler carving from France, dating to c. 15,000 years ago
Lascaux cave painting
Lascaux cave painting