Prehistoric Rock Art Sites in the Côa Valley
Prehistoric Rock Art Sites in the Côa Valley, Archaeological park in Vila Nova de Foz Côa, Portugal.
The Côa Valley features thousands of rock engravings spread across vertical schist surfaces along the riverbanks, depicting animals and human figures.
The rock art sites, discovered in 1994, contain Paleolithic engravings dating back 25,000 years, representing one of Europe's largest outdoor prehistoric art collections.
The engravings display various techniques including pecking and abrasion, creating images of horses, bovines, and abstract symbols that reflect prehistoric societies.
Visitors can explore three main archaeological sites through guided tours: Canada do Inferno, Ribeira de Piscos, and Penascosa, with advance reservations required.
The site combines with Spain's Siega Verde to form a cross-border cultural complex, recognized by UNESCO as a World Heritage monument in 1998.
Location: Vila Nova de Foz Côa
Part of: Prehistoric Rock-Art Site of the Côa Valley and Siega Verde
Website: http://arte-coa.pt
GPS coordinates: 41.03333,-7.11667
Latest update: May 11, 2025 01:41
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