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 Entrance to the cave | |
 Interactive map of Santimamiñe cave | |
| Location | Kortezubi (Biscay), Spain |
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| Coordinates | 43°20′48″N2°38′12″W / 43.34667°N 2.63667°W /43.34667; -2.63667 |
| Official name | Santimamiñe |
| Type | Cultural |
| Criteria | i, iii |
| Designated | 1985(9thsession) |
| Part of | Cave of Altamira and Paleolithic Cave Art of Northern Spain |
| Reference no. | 310-016 |
| Region | Europe and North America |
| Official name | Cueva de Santimamiñe |
| Type | Non-movable |
| Criteria | Monument |
| Designated | 17 July 1984 |
| Reference no. | RI-51-0005165 |
Santimamiñe cave,Kortezubi,Biscay,Basque Country,Spain, is one of the most important archaeological sites of the Basque Country, including a nearly complete sequence from the MiddlePaleolithic to theIron Age.[1]
Its complete sequence includes the following cultures:
Plus unclassified remains of theNeolithic,Chalcolithic,Bronze andIron ages.
It is best known for its mural paintings of the Magdalenian period, depictingbisons,horses,goats anddeer.It was discovered by children in 1917.[2]
Its excellent location over theUrdaibai estuary was probably most important in its continued habitation, first byNeanderthals and later byHomo sapiens.It is located on the west side of mount Ereñusarre/Ereñozar.[2]
Between 1982 and 1985, local artistAgustín Ibarrola painted on the trees of the nearbyOma forest.
Since 2008, it is one of the caves included as aWorld Heritage Site within "Cave of Altamira and Paleolithic Cave Art of Northern Spain".
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See also:Caves of Monte Castillo | ||
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