UNESCO WHS - Cave of Chufín / Cueva de Chufín 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. In Chufín of Cave different levels of occupation have been found, the oldest being around 20,000 years old. The small cave has some subtle engravings and paintings of red deer, goats, and cattle, all represented very schematically. Name: Cave of Altamira and Paleolithic Cave Art of Northern Spain Site: Cave of Chufín / Cueva de Chufín Country: Spain Location: Riclones, Rionansa, Cantabria Inscription: 1985 Category: Cultural (i)(iii) Unesco Ref: 310-007 Special Feature: The card has a QR-Code on the backside to navigate for more Informationas about the site.