🧭 Rock Art of the Mediterranean Basin on the Iberian Peninsula
Coves Roges – Abric III, a UNESCO World Heritage archaeological site in eastern Spain
📋 Fast Facts
- UNESCO World Heritage Site inscribed for prehistoric rock art spanning Upper Paleolithic to Bronze Age
- Located on eastern Mediterranean coast of Spain in limestone cliffs and rocky overhangs
- Contains red and black pigment paintings depicting human figures, animals, hunting scenes, and geometric symbols
- Part of a network of over 700 rock art sites across the Iberian Peninsula, the largest concentration in Europe
Coves Roges – Abric III is a significant archaeological site within the Rock Art of the Mediterranean Basin on the Iberian Peninsula, representing one of the most important clusters of prehistoric rock art in eastern Spain. The site consists of rock shelters and caves containing painted and engraved figures that illustrate human activity and symbolic expression across millennia. These artworks provide direct evidence of the daily life, spiritual beliefs, and artistic capabilities of prehistoric ...