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Natural PlacesSite Name: Cueva de los LetrerosCountry: Spain
NOTE: This site is 43.888 km away from the location you searched for.
Region: Andalucía Type: Cave or Rock Shelter
Latitude: 37.675658N Longitude: 2.095771W
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3 | Reasonable but with some damage |
2 | Ruined but still recognisable as an ancient site |
1 | Pretty much destroyed, possibly visible as crop marks |
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5 | Can be driven to, probably with disabled access |
4 | Short walk on a footpath |
3 | Requiring a bit more of a walk |
2 | A long walk |
1 | In the middle of nowhere, a nightmare to find |
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This cave is one of the most important painted shelters in the south of Spain, discovered in 1861, now a UNESCO World Heritage site. It contains representations of what is known as Levantine-style rock art, with highly stylised animal figures (goats, deer, etc.) as well as men and women, usually with bowed arms and legs, dating to around 5,000 BC. The cave can be visited in June, July and August with a guide.
Visits are arranged in advance from the information/visitor Centre in Velez Blanco, opening times vary.
A guide then gives a talk on site (usually in the evenings at 7 p.m.) about the Art and archaeology of the area.
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