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🎨 Rock Art of the Mediterranean Basin on the Iberian Peninsula: Abric del Espolón del Zapatero

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🎨 Rock Art of the Mediterranean Basin on the Iberian Peninsula: Abric del Espolón del Zapatero
Prehistoric painted rock shelter in eastern Spain


🕐 2 min read · Updated 17 Mar 2026 at 06:21
📌 Fast Facts
  • UNESCO World Heritage Site (part of the Mediterranean Basin rock art designation)
  • Located in Valencia region, eastern Spain (coordinates: 39.174528, -0.776205)
  • Levantine-style rock art tradition with human figures and game animals
  • Paintings emphasize movement, hunting scenes, and collective social activity

Abric del Espolón del Zapatero is a rock shelter preserving painted scenes from the Mediterranean Basin rock art ...

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