310 ES - Cave of Altamira and Paleolithic Cave Art of Northern Spain (1985)

Brief Description

Seventeen decorated caves of the Paleolithic age were inscribed as an extension to the Altamira Cave, inscribed in 1985. The property will now appear on the List as Cave of Altamira and Paleolithic Cave Art of Northern Spain. The property represents the apogee of Paleolithic cave art that developed across Europe, from the Urals to the Iberian Peninusula, from 35,000 to 11,000 BC. Because of their deep galleries, isolated from external climatic influences, these caves are particularly well preserved. The caves are inscribed as masterpieces of creative genius and as the humanity’s earliest accomplished art. They are also inscribed as exceptional testimonies to a cultural tradition and as outstanding illustrations of a significant stage in human history.

Source UNESCO WH website http://whc.unesco.org/en/list/310

310-001     Altamira  
310-002     La Peña de Candamo
310-003     Tito Bustillo    
310-004     Covaciella    
310-005     Llonín   
310-006     El Pindal    
310-007     Chufín    
310-008     Hornos de la Peña
310-009     Monte Castillo - El Castillo    
310-010     Monte Castillo - Las Monedas  
310-011     Monte Castillo - La Pasiega    
310-012     Monte Castillo - Las Chimeneas    
310-013     El Pendo  
310-014     La Garma    
310-015     Covalanas    
310-016     Santimamiñe    
310-017     Ekain    
310-018     Altxerri  

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