Grotta del Genovese, Archaeological cave in Levanzo Island, Italy
The Genovese Cave contains multiple rock art panels showing red and black painted figures of mammals, fish, and human forms on its stone walls.
Discovered in 1949, the cave preserves Paleolithic and Neolithic artwork dating back to 9230 BC, documented through carbon-14 analysis of limestone fragments.
The cave drawings depict hunters wearing bird-like masks and elongated headdresses, suggesting ancient ritual practices connected to hunting ceremonies.
Access to the cave requires advance reservations 48 hours prior, with guided tours operating daily from 9:00 AM to 1:30 PM from the Levanzo port.
The cave paintings reveal the presence of extinct animals like aurochs and hydrontins, indicating a different landscape when Levanzo was connected to mainland Sicily.
Location: Favignana
Address: Via Calvario 31, Favignana 91023
GPS coordinates: 38.00188,12.32189
Latest update: May 11, 2025 17:53
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