Grotte de Chaves, Archaeological site in Bastarás, Aragon, Spain.
Grotte de Chaves is a cave containing archaeological remains in the Panzano area of Aragón, Spain. It sits within the protected Sierra and Guara Gorges Natural Park and holds evidence of human occupation from the Neolithic period.
Systematic study of the cave began in the 1970s when archaeologists started documenting its prehistoric remains. The site gained recognition as part of a broader group of ancient rock art sites across the Iberian Peninsula.
The cave belongs to a group of sites designated as UNESCO World Heritage under Mediterranean Basin Rock Art of the Iberian Peninsula.
The cave is located within a protected natural area with restricted visitor access. It is best to check local conditions and accessibility guidelines before planning a visit, as the site falls under nature reserve protections.
The site suffered damage in the 2000s from unauthorized construction work that remains visible today. This loss serves as a reminder of the challenges in protecting archaeological deposits in rural areas.
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