Altamira Cave
CountrySpain
RegionCantabria
Discovered1868
Size/Depth270 m
About Altamira Cave
Called the Sistine Chapel of Paleolithic Art. The bison ceiling is the most famous prehistoric painting. Initially dismissed as a hoax when discovered. The first Upper Paleolithic cave art recognized as authentic. Closed to the public since 2002, replica available.
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