π¨ Rock Art of the Mediterranean Basin on the Iberian Peninsula: Rillo II
Levantine Shelter Preserving Prehistoric Narrative Panels
π Fast Facts
- UNESCO World Heritage Site (part of Rock Art of the Mediterranean Basin on the Iberian Peninsula)
- Levantine rock art shelter in eastern Spain
- Epipalaeolithic and early Neolithic period
- Red ochre pigments depicting anthropomorphic figures and animals
Rillo II is a Levantine rock art shelter located in the Mediterranean landscapes of eastern Spain. As part of the UNESCO-listed Rock Art of the Mediterranean Basin on the Iberian Peninsula, the site preserves painted imagery reflecting prehistoric hunting, social interaction, and symbolic practices. The shelter's rock overhang provides natural protection that has aided in the long-term preservation of its painted motifs across millennia ...