🎨 Rock Art of the Mediterranean Basin on the Iberian Peninsula: Las Covaticas I
Prehistoric Scenes of Life, Ritual, and Movement
📋 Fast Facts
- Location: Rock shelter in southeastern Spain, Mediterranean Basin rock art ensemble
- Cultural periods: Neolithic and Copper Age
- Primary subject matter: Human figures in hunting, dancing, and ritual poses; animals including deer, ibex, and horses; geometric and abstract symbols
- Preservation status: Good condition enabling pigment and stylistic analysis
Las Covaticas I is a key archaeological site within the Mediterranean Basin rock art ensemble, presenting vivid prehistoric paintings that illuminate the beliefs, daily activities, and symbolic practices of early communities. Located in a sheltered rock shelter, the panels display human figures, animals, and abstract motifs, revealing a rich visual language that blends natural observation with spiritual meaning. The site offers direct evidence of Neolithic and Copper Age artistic expression and ...