the Altamira cave painting
The Altamira caves are famous for prehistoric cave paintings.
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If you mean Altamira in Spain, the site of the famous prehistoric (paleolithic) cave paintings, then no, there is no cathedral there.
Altamira is a municipality located in northern Spain. It is known for its Paleolithic cave art, particularly in the Cave of Altamira. The cave is famous for its stunning paintings of animals and hands, which date back thousands of years and are considered to be some of the earliest examples of art created by humans.
In Altamira cave, Cantabria, Spain
Pedro A. Saura Ramos has written: 'The cave of Altamira' -- subject(s): Paleolithic period, Antiquities, Cave paintings 'Redescubrir Altamira' -- subject(s): Art, Prehistoric, Paleolithic period, Antiquities, Cave paintings, Prehistoric Art
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Altamira Cave is estimated to be around 36000 years old. It is located in Santillana del Mar Cantabria Spain and is renowned for its Paleolithic cave art. The art found in Altamira is believed to date from the Upper Solutrean period which is roughly between 18500 and 14000 years ago.Altamira Cave: 36000 years oldLocation: Santillana del Mar Cantabria SpainDate of Art: Upper Solutrean period (18500 - 14000 years ago)
In Europe there are such paintings in some French caves (e.g. Lascaux), in Spain Altamira Cave, in Russia in the Ural mountain caves.
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