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Tajo de las Figuras

Bien de Interés Cultural Rock art

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Tajo de las Figuras, Rock art site in Benalup-Casas Viejas, Spain.

The Tajo de las Figuras contains numerous prehistoric paintings and engravings depicting animals, human figures, and abstract designs across its cave walls.

Declared as an Architectural Artistic Monument in 1924, the site represents a significant collection of prehistoric artistic expressions from ancient human settlements.

The cave walls display approximately 400 different representations, providing extensive information about biodiversity and human activities from thousands of years ago.

The archaeological site currently remains closed to public access due to safety considerations, pending comprehensive restoration and protection measures.

Research at Tajo de las Figuras has documented thousands of individual paintings, making it the largest prehistoric art collection in Cadiz province.

Location: Benalup-Casas Viejas

Part of: Conjunto rupestre del Tajo de las Figuras

GPS coordinates: 36.31685,-5.73431

Latest update: March 5, 2025 11:36

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