Cueva de Covalanas
Spain · Europe · ✦ UNESCO World Heritage Site
Its dotted red outlines are unique in all of Paleolithic art — a singular voice
Age
~22,000 yrs
Period
Solutrean
Setting
Cave
Art form
Paintings
Discovered
1903
Status
Open (Limited Visits)
Famous for its unique 'dotted' painting technique — animal outlines composed entirely of small individual red dots rather than continuous lines, a style singular to this cave. Contains one of the finest hind (female deer) panels in all of Paleolithic art.
Gallery
Notable Features
- ◦ Dotted Red Outline Technique (Unique)
- ◦ Hind (Female Deer) Panel
- ◦ Elegant Horse Profiles
Depicted Subjects
Hinds (Female Red Deer)HorsesAurochs
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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