Abrigos de Peñas Cabrera, Rock art site in Casabermeja, Spain.
Abrigos de Peñas Cabrera is a complex of rock shelters with paintings and engravings spread across horizontal stone surfaces throughout the site. The artworks combine geometric patterns with figurative designs across several rock formations.
The site began as a prehistoric shelter and remained in use for thousands of years, with later occupation by Romans and medieval peoples. Archaeological work has uncovered evidence of this continuous habitation across these different periods.
The rock paintings feature schematic human figures wearing headdresses and carrying weapons rendered in red pigments. These images reveal how prehistoric people saw themselves and the world around them.
Visiting requires advance arrangement since access is managed through the Archaeological Complex of Antequera's Dolmens. Guided tours are recommended to understand the artworks properly and navigate the terrain safely.
The complex includes a notable structure called 'the atrium' alongside circular patterns, branch-like designs, and abstract compositions in its artwork. These diverse artistic techniques suggest different purposes or phases of use over time.
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