Cueva Ambrosio, Archaeological site and cave in Vélez-Blanco, Spain
The main shelter extends 38 meters in width, 18 meters in height, and 17 meters in depth, sitting above a 100-meter limestone shelf.
The cave contains multiple occupation levels from the Middle, Upper, and Evolved Solutrean periods, providing evidence of continuous human settlement in prehistoric times.
The red ochre horse painting represents one of the finest examples of Paleolithic art within the Mediterranean Basin Rock Art collection on the Iberian Peninsula.
From Almería, visitors can reach the cave by taking the N-332 road followed by the A-7/E15 highway, then following signs to Vélez-Rubio.
The cave walls maintain their original paint colors due to specific humidity conditions and geological features that have preserved the iron oxide pigments.
Location: Vélez-Blanco
Part of: Rock Art of the Mediterranean Basin on the Iberian Peninsula
GPS coordinates: 37.83190,-2.09467
Latest update: March 3, 2025 21:00
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