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🎨 Rock Art of the Mediterranean Basin on the Iberian Peninsula: Abric de la Balsa Calicanto

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🎨 Rock Art of the Mediterranean Basin on the Iberian Peninsula: Abric de la Balsa Calicanto
Cliffside Gallery of Prehistoric Life and Symbolism


🕐 2 min read · Updated 1 Apr 2026 at 05:27

UNESCOUNESCO World Heritage Site

📋 Fast Facts
  • Located on a sheltered rock face in eastern Spain near the Mediterranean coast
  • Features painted panels from the Neolithic and Copper Age periods
  • Contains human figures in hunting, dancing, and ritual scenes alongside animal depictions
  • Designated UNESCO World Heritage Site as part of Mediterranean Basin rock art network

Abric de la Balsa Calicanto is a key rock art site within the Mediterranean Basin's prehistoric network, showcasing ...

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