Yacimientos arqueológicos de la Araña, Archaeological site in La Araña, Spain
The archaeological complex contains seven excavation sites and a visitor center located in the eastern sector of Málaga Bay, featuring caves and rock shelters.
The site houses remains from pre-Neanderthals, Neanderthals, Cro-Magnons, and groups from the Neolithic and Chalcolithic periods dating back to the Upper Pleistocene.
The interpretation center displays original artifacts from different prehistoric periods, including stone tools and indigenous food remains from ancient inhabitants.
Visits require advance booking and cost 3.50 euros, with winter hours from 10:00 to 15:00 and summer hours from 10:00 to 14:30.
Cave Navarro IV contains 149 pictorial elements, predominantly ideomorphs and an animal representation, demonstrating artistic connections with other regional sites.
Location: Málaga
Operator: Junta de Andalucía;Ayuntamiento de Málaga;Asociación Arqueológica Yacimientos de la Araña
Website: https://complejohumo.org
GPS coordinates: 36.71308,-4.31955
Latest update: March 10, 2025 08:33
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