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🎨 Cave of Altamira and Paleolithic Cave Art of Northern Spain

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🎨 Cave of Altamira and Paleolithic Cave Art of Northern Spain
Paleolithic hand stencils and animal paintings in Cantabria, Spain, dating 36,000–13,000 years ago


🕐 3 min read · Updated 11 Apr 2026 at 03:41

UNESCOUNESCO World Heritage Site

📌 Fast Facts
  • Location: Cantabria, northern Spain
  • Caves: 17 decorated sites across Monte Castillo complex
  • Artworks: Over 275 paintings and engravings
  • UNESCO inscription: 1985

Cave of Altamira and Paleolithic Cave Art of Northern Spain is a Paleolithic art complex in Cantabria that ...

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