Cave of Altxerri, Prehistoric rock art cave in Aia, Spain.
The Cave of Altxerri contains 120 engravings depicting various animals, with bison representations being the most numerous at fifty-three distinct figures.
The upper gallery of Altxerri B revealed paintings dating back approximately 39,000 years, making them among the oldest documented stone paintings in Europe.
The engravings follow the Franco-Cantabrian School style, demonstrating the sophisticated artistic capabilities of prehistoric communities in northern Spain.
Access to the cave requires special permission and is limited to researchers, but visitors can learn about it at the Centro de Interpretación del Parque de Pagoeta.
The cave features rare engravings of saiga antelope, wolverine, and other fauna that inhabited the region during the Upper Paleolithic period.
Location: Gipuzkoa
Location: Aia
Part of: Cave of Altamira and Paleolithic Cave Art of Northern Spain
GPS coordinates: 43.26891,-2.13451
Latest update: March 6, 2025 00:59
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