Cueva de la fuente del Trucho

Cueva de la fuente del Trucho is a cave containing around 140 paintings in black and red pigments, depicting horses, points, abstract signs, and negative handprints on its walls. The rock art spreads across different wall surfaces and shows the artistic expression of Paleolithic people.

The cave was discovered in 1978 by researchers from the University of Zaragoza and Huesca Archaeological Museum and represents the only known Paleolithic art site in Aragon. This discovery helped rewrite the artistic history of the region.

The handprints on the walls come from both adults and children, with some showing distinctive finger patterns that reveal how ancient people left their personal marks. These direct traces connect us to the people who lived here thousands of years ago.

The original cave remains closed to visitors, but a partial replica is on display at the Rio Vero Rock Art Center in Colungo. Visitors can see the main artworks there and learn more about the site's discoveries.

The cave contains a rare collection of three black infant handprints, which stand out among the predominantly red markings found elsewhere. This discovery shows that very young people participated in the artistic activities.

Location: Colungo

Part of: Rock Art of the Mediterranean Basin on the Iberian Peninsula

GPS coordinates: 42.19425,0.03519

Latest update: December 9, 2025 20:25