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🎨 Rock Art of the Mediterranean Basin on the Iberian Peninsula: Abrigo del Camino

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🎨 Rock Art of the Mediterranean Basin on the Iberian Peninsula: Abrigo del Camino
Levantine rock paintings in a Mediterranean cliff shelter, Spain


πŸ• 2 min read Β· Updated 17 Mar 2026 at 07:21
πŸ“Œ Fast Facts
  • UNESCO World Heritage Site (part of the broader Mediterranean Basin rock art designation)
  • Location: Shallow rock shelter in northeastern Spain, AragΓ³n region (42.291667Β°N, 0.076722Β°W)
  • Period: Levantine rock art tradition, approximately 10,000–3,000 years ago
  • Medium: Red and dark mineral pigments on limestone; paintings rather than engravings

Abrigo del Camino is a rock shelter containing Levantine-style paintings that document hunting, ritual, and daily life in ...

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