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Huge megalithic complex of more than 500 standing stones discovered in Spain Archaeologists says prehistoric site in Huelva province could be one of largest of its kind in Europe A huge megalithic complex of more than 500 standing stones has been discovered in southern Spain that could be one of the largest in Europe, archaeologists have said... continues... Comments (0)  |  Add a comment  |  Permalink

Posted by ryaner 19th August 2022ce

Neanderthal markings in Spain suggest cave art, study says Red markings on a stalagmite dome in a cave system in southern Spain were created by Neanderthals more than 60,000 years ago, a new study says. The staining was applied by a process of splattering and blowing about 20,000 years before modern humans arrived in Europe, the research suggests... continues... Comments (0)  |  Add a comment  |  Permalink

Posted by ryaner 3rd August 2021ce

Bronze age burial site in Spain suggests women were among rulers Researchers in Murcia find exquisite objects at women’s graves later used as sites for elite warrior burials A burial site found in Spain – described by archaeologists as one of the most lavish bronze age graves discovered to date in Europe – has sparked speculation that women may have been among the rulers of a highly stratified... continues... Comments (0)  |  Add a comment  |  Permalink

Posted by ryaner 11th March 2021ce

Drought Uncovers ‘Spanish Stonehenge’ Hidden Underwater For Decades In 1963, the Spanish government under Francisco Franco built the Valdecañas Reservoir, which brought water and electricity to underdeveloped parts of western Spain. However, the creation of the reservoir flooded some inhabited areas as well as large stone (megalithic) monuments... continues... Comments (2)  |  Add a comment  |  Permalink

Posted by LesHamilton 19th September 2019ce

Elba, the 9,300-year old Spanish cowherd who was lactose intolerant https://elpais.com/elpais/2017/05/12/inenglish/1494584904_820305.html "Death caught up with Elba on a Spanish hillside 9,300 years ago... continues... Comments (2)  |  Add a comment  |  Permalink

Posted by tjj 27th July 2017ce

Spanish archaeologists discover cave art to rival country's best Paleolithic-era drawings found in Axturra cave are in ‘Champions League’ of cave art sites, team leader says Spanish archaeologists say they have discovered an exceptional set of Paleolithic-era cave drawings that could rank among the best in a country that already boasts some of the world’s most important cave art... continues... Comments (4)  |  Add a comment  |  Permalink

Posted by ryaner 31st May 2017ce

Palaeolithic art in Atxurra caves, Basque region I'm not exactly sure why this is back in the news today - I'm guessing there's a report or paper somewhere that's just been released. The paintings are said to be amongst the best in Europe. https://www.theguardian... continues... Comments (0)  |  Add a comment  |  Permalink

Posted by Rhiannon 28th May 2016ce

Oldest Map In Western Europe We all rely on maps, be they the sat nav in your car or a traditional A-Z, and archaeologists have found that our ancestors were no different. More info : http://www.dailymail.co... continues... Comments (5)  |  Add a comment  |  Permalink

Posted by drewbhoy 13th July 2012ce

Plans to open rock art caves at Altamira to the public? Article at New Scientist covers the potential risk to the rock art paintings here if the caves are opened to the public to help local tourism. http://www.newscientist.com/article/dn21020-ancient-cave-paintings-threatened-by-tourist-plans.html Comments (1)  |  Add a comment  |  Permalink

Posted by mascot 7th October 2011ce

25,000-year-old cave paintings discovered in Spain "Paintings depicting horses and human hands made by prehistoric humans around 25,000 years ago have been discovered in a cave in northern Spain, regional officials said on Wednesday... continues... Comments (1)  |  Add a comment  |  Permalink

Posted by goffik 9th May 2011ce

Neanderthal family found cannibalised in cave in Spain Archaeologists in Spain have unearthed the remains of a possible family of 12 Neanderthals who were killed 49,000 years ago. Markings on the bones show the unmistakeable signs of cannibal activity, say the researchers, with the group having probably been killed by their peers. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-12049854 Comments (0)  |  Add a comment  |  Permalink

Posted by Chris Collyer 22nd December 2010ce Edited 22nd December 2010ce

Poblat Talaiotic de S'Illot — Images (click to view fullsize)

Posted by costaexpress 7th February 2018ce

Dolmen de s'Aigua Dolca (Burial Chamber) — Images

Posted by costaexpress 7th February 2018ce

Hospitalet Vell (Poblat) — Images

Posted by costaexpress 3rd February 2018ce

Son Fred (Talaiot) — Images

Posted by costaexpress 31st January 2018ce