Prehistoric Rock-Art Site of Pala Pinta
Prehistoric Rock-Art Site of Pala Pinta, Rock art shelter in Carlão, Portugal
Description
Pala Pinta is a rock shelter in the Trás-os-Montes region displaying ancient paintings on its stone surfaces. The artworks show symbols such as solar designs, parallel lines, dots, and concentric circles from prehistoric times.
History
The site dates from prehistoric times and preserves ancient artistic expressions created by early inhabitants. These paintings show patterns like connected rings and humanlike figures that provide important clues about the lives of ancient cultures.
Culture
The shelter displays paintings left by early inhabitants that show their artistic skills and way of thinking. The symbols reveal what mattered to these ancient people and how they understood their world.
Practical
To visit the site, you must contact local authorities in advance and arrange a specific time to see it. An archaeologist or experienced guide is needed to properly show and explain the paintings.
Did you know?
The shelter holds a special composite figure made up of seven connected rings that sets it apart from other prehistoric art sites. This unusual motif is rarely found in northern Portugal's prehistoric art landscape.
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