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Pech Merle

France · Europe
Prehistoric cave art at Pech MerlePublic domain
Exceptional

The Spotted Horses panel is one of Paleolithic art's most iconic images

Age
~25,000 yrs
Period
Gravettian
Setting
Cave
Art form
Paintings
Discovered
1922
Status
Open to Visitors
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Features the iconic 'Spotted Horses' panel — two dappled horses facing opposite directions surrounded by hand stencils and dots. Pech Merle has remained open to visitors while carefully balancing preservation with access.

Gallery

Notable Features

  • ◦ Spotted Horses Panel
  • ◦ Hand Stencils
  • ◦ Mammoth Frieze
  • ◦ Black Deer

Depicted Subjects

Spotted HorsesMammothsBisonAurochsHuman Hands

Plan a Visit

AccessThis cave can be visited.
Sources & Further Reading
◈ Official site≡ Wikipedia➤ Directions
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