Altamira Cave (1985)
Spain

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This prehistoric site in the province of Santander was inhabited in the Aurignacian period and then in the Solutrean and Magdalenian periods. Most of the stone implements and, in particular, the famous paintings in the great chamber (in ochre, red and black and depicting a variety of wild animals such as bison, horses, fawns and wild boar) date from this latter period.

• Spain 1989. Altamira Natural Heritage. The stamp is interesting, showing clearly a fighting bull through the transparent letters "Cuevas de Altamira", eventually compare with the 1967-stamp on the right. 
• Spain 1967. Altamira. Wall painting of a fighting bull in the Altamira Caves. 

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• World Heritage Sites in Spain (Tourist Office of Spain)

Other World Heritage Sites in Spain (on this site). Please refer to the UNESCO-listing, Spain-section, for further information on the individual properties.