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

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🎨 Rock Art of the Mediterranean Basin on the Iberian Peninsula: Abric de la monja
Prehistoric cliff-face paintings in the Levantine tradition


🕐 2 min read · Updated 2 Apr 2026 at 10:10

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πŸ“Œ Fast Facts
  • Located in the Mediterranean Basin on the Iberian Peninsula, Spain
  • UNESCO World Heritage Site featuring Levantine-tradition rock art
  • Neolithic to Copper Age occupation and artistic activity
  • Pigmented panels depicting humans, animals, and abstract symbols

Abric de la monja is a prehistoric rock art shelter showcasing the artistic traditions of early Mediterranean communities ...

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