Albarracín Cultural Park, Protected cultural park in Sierra de Albarracín, Spain
Albarracín Cultural Park is a protected area in the Sierra de Albarracín with red sandstone formations shaped by erosion into gorges, scarps, and distinctive rock patterns. The site contains over two dozen locations with prehistoric rock paintings plus two larger engraving sites in nearby areas.
Rock paintings were discovered in 1892 and marked the first recognition of prehistoric art on the Iberian Peninsula. This discovery led to further archaeological finds in the region and changed understanding of early human history.
The rock art in this park shows two different prehistoric styles: lifelike animal depictions and abstract geometric patterns from the Stone Age. These artworks reveal how early people recorded their surroundings and daily life through images.
Colored marked trails guide visitors through the rock art locations, geological formations, and natural landscapes throughout the park. The paths are designed so you can easily explore the red rock formations and observe the diverse plants and wildlife.
The area spans multiple towns, with engravings in Pozondón and Ródenas that are equally ancient as the better-known paintings. This scattered arrangement shows that prehistoric art production was spread across a wider region rather than concentrated at a single location.
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