Cueva de Ekain, Paleolithic cave art site in Deba, Spain
The Ekain Cave contains 70 prehistoric paintings and engravings, with 64 painted figures featuring horses, deer, bison, and mountain goats on limestone walls.
Two members of the Antxieta Cultural Association discovered the cave in 1969, leading to immediate archaeological studies by J.M. de Barandiaran and J. Altuna.
The cave represents a major Magdalenian sanctuary alongside Lascaux, Niaux, and Altamira, displaying advanced artistic techniques from 15,000 to 12,000 BCE.
Access to the original cave remains restricted, but visitors can explore Ekainberri, an exact replica of the site located 600 meters from the original entrance.
The central gallery features a panel of black horses painted with exceptional detail, demonstrating advanced artistic skills from the Upper Paleolithic period.
GPS coordinates: 43.23613,-2.27565
Latest update: March 2, 2025 23:17
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