Roca dels Moros

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Roca dels Moros, Rock art site in El Cogul, Spain

The rock shelter contains forty-five painted figures depicting humans and animals in red and black colors across its stone surfaces.

Discovered in 1908 by Ramon Huguet, this archaeological site preserves Levantine rock art and Iberian schematic art from prehistoric periods.

The central composition displays nine female figures performing a dance around a male figure, suggesting ancient social or ceremonial practices.

The site includes a visitor center managed by the Archaeological Museum of Catalonia, requiring advance reservations for guided tours.

Ancient inscriptions at the site combine Northeastern Iberian script with Latin alphabet, indicating continuous use through Iberian and Roman periods.

Website: http://patrimoni.gencat.cat/ca/coleccio/roca-dels-moros

GPS coordinates: 41.46474,0.69693

Latest update: March 3, 2025 11:32

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