Cave of Altamira - Wikipedia
The Cave of Altamira (/ ˌæltəˈmɪərə / AL-tə-MEER-ə; Spanish: Cueva de Altamira [ˈkweβa ðe altaˈmiɾa]) is a cave complex, located near the historic town of Santillana del Mar in Cantabria, …
Altamira | Cave in Spain, Prehistoric Art | Britannica
Altamira, cave in northern Spain famous for its magnificent prehistoric paintings and engravings. It is situated 19 miles (30 km) west of the port city of Santander, in Cantabria provincia. Altamira …
Cave of Altamira and Paleolithic Cave Art of Northern Spain
Chief among these caves is Altamira, located within the town of Santillana del Mar in Cantabria. It remains one of the most important painting cycles of prehistory, originating in the Magdalenian …
The Altamira cave. Prehistory and cave paintings | spain.info
The cave has an irregular shape and is some 270 metres in length. It has an entrance hall, main gallery and side hall, and contains some of the world's finest examples of prehistoric rock art. …
Visit the Altamira Caves in Cantabria, Spain and see the fabulous ...
Travel guide to Altamira Caves in Cantabria, Spain. One of the best prehistoric caves in the world and a UNESCO world heritage site.
Visit to the cave of Altamira - Museo Nacional y Centro de ...
After the temporary suspension due to Covid-19, visits to the Altamira cave have resumed on August 15, 2020, according to the decision adopted by the Permanent Commission of the …
Altamira (cave) - New World Encyclopedia
Altamira (Spanish for “high view”) is a cave in Spain famous for its Upper Paleolithic cave paintings featuring drawings and polychrome rock paintings of wild mammals and human …
Smarthistory – Cave of Altamira and Paleolithic Cave Art of …
The property will now appear on the List as Cave of Altamira and Paleolithic Cave Art of Northern Spain. The property represents the apogee of Paleolithic cave art that developed across …
Altamira - World History Encyclopedia
2015年12月13日 · Altamira is a Paleolithic cave located in Santillana del Mar (Cantabria region) in northern Spain, containing prehistoric paintings. The cave was inhabited for millennia and so, …
The art of Altamira - Museo Nacional y Centro de Investigación …
The cave of Altamira is the maximum representation of human creative spirit. The level of its art is excellent. Artistic techniques (drawing, painting and engraving), the treatment of shape and …