Cueva de Ekain

Spain · Europe · ✦ UNESCO World Heritage Site

Replica© Xabier Eskisabel · CC BY-SA 3.0

Exceptional

34 horses on a single panel — the most naturalistically painted in all Paleolithic art

Age

~14,000 yrs

Period

Magdalenian

Setting

Cave

Art form

Paintings

Discovered

1969

Status

Replica Only (Ekainberri)

⧗ See it on the timeline

Called the 'Sistine Chapel of Quaternary Art' in the Basque Country. Its main panel contains 64 figures, 34 of which are horses rendered with extraordinary naturalism. The original cave is hermetically sealed for permanent preservation.

Gallery

Notable Features

◦ Main Panel (64 Figures)
◦ 34 Horse Figures
◦ Bear and Salmon Paintings

Depicted Subjects

HorsesBearsBisonSalmonMountain Goats

Plan a Visit

AccessThe original is closed — a faithful replica is open.

Sources & Further Reading

◈ Official site ≡ Wikipedia ✦ UNESCO listing ➤ Directions

Hours & prices change — always confirm on the official site before travelling.