Prehistoric Rock Art Sites in the Côa Valley
The Prehistoric Rock Art Sites in the Côa Valley were inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1998. This site represents a remarkable concentration of Upper Paleolithic rock engravings (dating from 22,000 to 10,000 BC), and its vast scale is rare in the world. In this sense, this cultural site also stands as one of the most prominent pieces of evidence reflecting early human artistic creation.
The Prehistoric Rock Art Sites in the Côa Valley are a groundbreaking example of human cultural development that emerged at the dawn of civilization. This form of rock art provides an extraordinary insight into the social, economic, and spiritual life of our ancestors. The archaeological area of Siega Verde rock art in the Castile and León region has now been added to this heritage site.
The archaeological area includes 645 rock engravings, all carved on steep rock faces formed by river erosion. The artworks primarily depict animal figures, but geometric and abstract patterns can also be found. The prehistoric rock art sites of Siega Verde and the Côa Valley represent the highest achievements of open-air Paleolithic rock art on the Iberian Peninsula.
Prehistoric Rock Art Sites in the Côa Valley and Siega Verde
Must-visit reason: One of the most prominent pieces of evidence reflecting early human artistic creation
Continent where the attraction is located: Europe【Europe】
Country/Region where the attraction is located: Spain[Spain]
Province/State where the attraction is located: Castile and León Autonomous Community [Castile and León Autonomous Community]
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