Cueva de los Casares
Spain · Europe
Deep-inland cave art far from the coasts, crowded with strange human-like figures
Age
~15,000 yrs
Period
Solutrean–Magdalenian
Setting
Cave
Art form
Petroglyphs
Discovered
1933
Status
Open (Limited Guided Visits)
A cave above the Linares river in Guadalajara, proof that Paleolithic artists worked deep in the Iberian interior far from the classic coastal regions. Its engravings mix horses, deer and fish with an extraordinary cast of anthropomorphs — human-like figures in scenes that have fueled a century of debate.
Notable Features
- ◦ Anthropomorph scenes
- ◦ Deep-inland Paleolithic art
- ◦ Alto Tajo natural park setting
Depicted Subjects
HorsesDeerFishHuman FiguresIbex
Plan a Visit
AccessThis cave can be visited.
BookingAdvance booking required — places are limited
Sources & Further Reading
Hours & prices change — always confirm on the official site before travelling.
Photographs via Wikimedia Commons — image credits. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.