Balzi Rossi (Grotta del Caviglione)
Italy · Europe
A rare engraved horse on the Riviera cliffs where the 'Red Rocks' caves yielded famous Ice Age burials
Age
~20,000 yrs
Period
Gravettian
Setting
Cave
Art form
Petroglyphs
Discovered
1971
Status
Open (Museum & Cave)
A line of caves in red limestone cliffs on the Italian Riviera at the French border, among the great classic sites of Ice Age archaeology — famed for ornate Gravettian burials and 'Venus' figurines. In the Grotta del Caviglione, a small engraved horse survives on the wall; the seaside museum displays the site's treasures.
Gallery
Notable Features
- ◦ Caviglione engraved horse
- ◦ Famous Gravettian burials
- ◦ Seafront prehistory museum
Depicted Subjects
Horses
Plan a Visit
AccessThis cave can be visited.
Sources & Further Reading
Hours & prices change — always confirm on the official site before travelling.
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