Cueva de la Pileta, Paleolithic cave system in Benaoján, Spain
The limestone cave extends through multiple chambers containing black, red, and yellow paintings of animals, symbols, and geometric shapes on its walls.
José Bullón Lobato discovered the cave in 1905 while searching for bat guano, leading to subsequent archaeological investigations by French researcher Henri Breuil.
The cave houses over 134 distinct Paleolithic paintings, including representations of horses, fish, goats, and deer, created between 28,000 and 8,000 BC.
Visitors must make reservations in advance as groups are limited to 20 people, with guided tours available between 10:00 AM and 1:00 PM daily.
The management and preservation of this National Monument remains in the hands of José Bullón's descendants, maintaining a family connection since its discovery.
Location: Benaoján
Website: https://cuevadelapileta.es
GPS coordinates: 36.69123,-5.27007
Latest update: May 12, 2025 15:32
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