Cave of Maltravieso, Paleolithic cave with rock art in Cáceres, Spain
The cave extends 100 meters in length and contains fifty-three negative hand prints surrounded by red pigments on its limestone walls.
Workers discovered the cave entrance in 1951 during limestone mining operations, leading to the finding of human remains and ceramic artifacts.
Recent uranium-thorium dating revealed that Neanderthals created hand paintings approximately 66,700 years ago, making them among the oldest rock art in Europe.
The Interpretation Center offers guided tours from Tuesday to Saturday between 9:00 and 15:00, with free admission for European Union citizens.
Archaeological excavations have uncovered evidence of human activity dating back 350,000 years, predating the cave paintings by several hundred millennia.
Accessibility: Niedostępne dla wózków inwalidzkich
Website: https://maltravieso.rupestre.org/
Website: https://maltravieso.rupestre.org
GPS coordinates: 39.45747,-6.37086
Latest update: March 4, 2025 22:09
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