🎨 Rock Art of the Mediterranean Basin on the Iberian Peninsula: Abrigo de la Ventana I (Calar de la Santa)
Echoes of Prehistoric Life on Rock Faces
📋 Fast Facts
- UNESCO-designated site featuring Neolithic and Copper Age rock art
- Located in Calar de la Santa area, southeastern Spain
- Depicts human figures in hunting, dancing, and ceremonial activities
- Exceptionally preserved panels with natural pigments and geometric symbols
Abrigo de la Ventana I is a prehistoric rock art shelter located in the Calar de la Santa area of Spain, part of the UNESCO-inscribed Mediterranean Basin rock art sites. The site preserves panels of imagery created by Neolithic and Copper Age communities, featuring human figures, animals, and abstract motifs positioned on cliff faces. The artwork reflects both the practical concerns and symbolic worldviews of early Mediterranean societies ...