UNESCO WHS - Cave of Altamira / Cueva de Altamira 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 Altamira is renowned for prehistoric cave art featuring charcoal drawings and polychrome paintings of contemporary local fauna and human hands. The earliest paintings were applied during the Upper Paleolithic, around 36000 years ago. Name: Cave of Altamira and Paleolithic Cave Art of Northern Spain Site: Cave of Altamira / Cueva de Altamira Country: Spain Location: Santillana del Mar, Cantabria Inscription: 1985 Category: Cultural (i)(iii) Unesco Ref: 310-001 Special Feature: The card has a QR-Code on the backside to navigate for more Informationas about the site.