To serve a ritual function.
In Altamira cave, Cantabria, Spain
Just announced today is an ivory carving dating back 35,000 years (Estimated) - found in Germany.
The oldest known cave paintings in Europe are found in the Cave of Altamira, located in northern Spain, near the border with France. These paintings, which date back to approximately 36,000 years ago, primarily depict bison and feature intricate use of color and shading. The Altamira site is considered a significant example of prehistoric art and provides insight into early human creativity and expression.
Children were the first modern persons to encounter the cave paintings at Lascaux and Altamira primarily due to their natural curiosity and adventurous spirit. Their smaller size allowed them to enter narrow passages and explore hidden areas of the caves, where the paintings were located. Additionally, adults at the time often overlooked these sites, focusing on more immediate concerns, while children, driven by playfulness and imagination, stumbled upon these remarkable artworks. As a result, their discoveries brought significant attention to these prehistoric masterpieces.
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The Altamira caves are famous for prehistoric cave paintings.
To serve a ritual function.
If you mean Altamira in Spain, the site of the famous prehistoric (paleolithic) cave paintings, then no, there is no cathedral there.
In Altamira cave, Cantabria, Spain
serve a ritual function
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
In Europe there are such paintings in some French caves (e.g. Lascaux), in Spain Altamira Cave, in Russia in the Ural mountain caves.
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.
Just announced today is an ivory carving dating back 35,000 years (Estimated) - found in Germany.
The purpose of the paleolithic cave paintings is not known. ... since the caves in which they have been found do not have signs of ongoing habitation. ... Nearly 350 caves have now been discovered in France and Spain that contain art from