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๐ŸŽจ Rock Art of the Mediterranean Basin on the Iberian Peninsula: Benizar II

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๐ŸŽจ Rock Art of the Mediterranean Basin on the Iberian Peninsula: Benizar II
Prehistoric painted rock shelter in southeastern Spain


๐Ÿ• 2 min read ยท Updated 17 Mar 2026 at 08:01
๐Ÿ“Œ Fast Facts
  • UNESCO World Heritage Site (part of the Mediterranean Basin rock art ensemble)
  • Location: Benizar II shelter, southeastern Spain (Coordinates: 38.26675, -1.98375)
  • Period: Iberian Levantine rock art tradition, prehistoric era
  • Primary medium: Red pigment on natural rock surfaces

Benizar II is a rock art shelter containing painted scenes documenting prehistoric human activity and belief systems within ...

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