🧭 Rock Art of the Mediterranean Basin on the Iberian Peninsula
Antona I, II, III — UNESCO World Heritage Site
📋 Fast Facts
- Part of a UNESCO World Heritage ensemble comprising over 700 rock art sites across eastern Spain
- Prehistoric schematic paintings spanning from Neolithic to Bronze Age periods
- Executed in red and black pigments on natural rock shelters and cliff faces
- Protected under Spanish national heritage laws with active conservation efforts
The Antona sites (I, II, and III) are components of the Rock Art of the Mediterranean Basin on the Iberian Peninsula, a vast UNESCO World Heritage collection located in eastern Spain. These prehistoric panels represent schematic artistic traditions that document early human life, spiritual beliefs, and social practices across multiple millennia. The paintings are executed on natural rock shelters and exposed cliff faces selected for their visibility and accessibility to ancient communities ...