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🎨 Rock Art of the Mediterranean Basin on the Iberian Peninsula: Gallinero II

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🎨 Rock Art of the Mediterranean Basin on the Iberian Peninsula: Gallinero II
Dynamic Hunting Scenes Preserved on a Sheltered Limestone Wall


🕐 2 min read · Updated 1 Apr 2026 at 19:11

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📋 Fast Facts
  • Prehistoric rock shelter with red and ochre paintings in eastern Spain
  • Part of the Mediterranean Basin rock art tradition (late Mesolithic–Neolithic)
  • UNESCO World Heritage Site designation recognizes international significance
  • Protected overhang and dry climate preserve pigments and fine detail

Gallinero II is one of the decorated rock shelters that form part of the Mediterranean Basin rock art ...

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