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20.000 BCE
Site in Guarda Portugal


The Arte Rupestre do Vale do Côa is the largest open-air prehistoric rock-art site in the world. Scientists believe that the more than 30 sites, spread along the last 17km of the Côa River comprised a single open-air sanctuary.

Núcleo de arte rupestre da Penascosa, Vila Nova de Foz Côa, Portugal
March 2011

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