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🧭 Rock Art of the Mediterranean Basin on the Iberian Peninsula: Abric d'Esquarterades II

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🧭 Rock Art of the Mediterranean Basin on the Iberian Peninsula: Abric d'Esquarterades II
UNESCO-designated Levantine rock shelter with prehistoric paintings


🕐 2 min read · Updated 1 Apr 2026 at 17:01

UNESCOUNESCO World Heritage Site

📋 Fast Facts
  • UNESCO World Heritage Site, part of the Rock Art of the Mediterranean Basin ensemble
  • Located in eastern Spain; exemplifies the Levantine rock art tradition
  • Contains prehistoric paintings in red and dark mineral pigments
  • Features stylized human figures, hunting scenes, and animal depictions including deer, goats, and bulls

Abric d'Esquarterades II is a rock shelter in eastern Spain designated as part of the UNESCO World Heritage ...

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