🏛️ Cave of Altamira and Paleolithic Cave Art of Northern Spain: Monte Castillo - Las Monedas
UNESCO World Heritage Site with extensive Paleolithic cave art in Cantabria
📋 Fast Facts
- Location: Monte Castillo, Puente Viesgo, Cantabria, Spain
- UNESCO designation: 1985 (expanded 2008)
- Las Monedas cave discovered: 1952
- Art period: Upper Paleolithic (approximately 36,000–13,000 years ago)
Monte Castillo in Cantabria contains multiple caves with Paleolithic art spanning tens of thousands of years. Las Monedas, discovered in 1952, is among the most significant, featuring hand stencils, animal depictions, and geometric markings. The site is designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site under the broader listing that includes Altamira and related cave art complexes across northern Spain, recognized for their archaeological and artistic importance ...