🎨 Rock Art of the Mediterranean Basin on the Iberian Peninsula: Abrigos del Pozo I y II
Prehistoric rock shelters with painted hunting scenes and symbolic human figures
📌 Fast Facts
- Part of the Mediterranean Basin Rock Art UNESCO World Heritage Site (inscribed 1998)
- Location: Castilla-La Mancha region, southeastern Spain
- Two natural rock shelters with preserved prehistoric painted panels
- Evidence of human occupation and artistic activity spanning multiple millennia
The Abrigos del Pozo I y II rock shelters form part of the extensive Mediterranean rock art tradition of the Iberian Peninsula, preserving finely executed prehistoric paintings that document human activity, social interaction, and symbolic expression over thousands of years. Set within a natural rocky landscape, the shelters reflect a close relationship between early communities and their environment. The site contributes significantly to understanding how prehistoric societies communicated ...