UNESCO - Cave of Las Chimeneas Postcard

UNESCO WHS Serie - World Heritage Sites in Spain Cave of Altamira and Paleolithic Cave Art of Northern Spain / Cueva de Altamira y arte rupestre paleolítico del norte de España These caves represents the apogee of Paleolithic cave art that developed across Europe, from the Urals to the Iberian Peninusula, from 35000 to 11000 BC. Because of their deep galleries, isolated from external climatic influences, these caves are particularly well preserved. The caves are inscribed as masterpieces of creative genius and as the humanity’s earliest accomplished art. They are also inscribed as exceptional testimonies to a cultural tradition and as outstanding illustrations of a significant stage in human history. The cave of Las Chimeneas is an archaeological site framed in the complex of caves of Monte Castillo. It is a cavity with 2 floors connected by the formation of karstic chimneys, which are what give the cave its name. Name: Cave of Altamira and Paleolithic Cave Art of Northern Spain Site: Cave of Las Chimeneas / Cueva de Las Chimeneas Country: Spain Location: Puente Viesgo, Cantabria Inscription: 1985 Category: Cultural (i)(iii) Unesco Ref: 310-012 Special Feature: The card has a QR-Code on the backside to navigate for more Informationas about the site.