El Cogul facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
El Cogul
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The Dance, painting at Roca dels Moros
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• Total | 17.5 km2 (6.8 sq mi) | ||
Elevation | 279 m (915 ft) | ||
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• Total | 161 | ||
• Density | 9.20/km2 (23.83/sq mi) | ||
Climate | Cfa |
El Cogul is a small town, also called a municipality, in Catalonia, Spain. It is located in the comarca (which is like a county) called les Garrigues. This area is part of the Province of Lleida.
In 2018, about 161 people lived in El Cogul. The town is famous for its ancient rock art site, known as Roca dels Moros.
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Discovering El Cogul
El Cogul is a quiet place in the Spanish region of Catalonia. It covers an area of about 17.5 square kilometers. The town sits at an elevation of 279 meters above sea level.
What is a Municipality?
A municipality is a town or district that has its own local government. El Cogul has a mayor who helps run the town. As of 2015, the mayor was Núria Civit Abella.
Ancient Art at Roca dels Moros
The most special thing about El Cogul is the Roca dels Moros (Rock of the Moors). This site is home to amazing ancient rock paintings. These paintings are very old, dating back thousands of years.
What is Rock Art?
Rock art means drawings or paintings made on natural rock surfaces. These artworks were created by people who lived long ago. They used natural colors to draw on the walls of caves or rock shelters.
The Paintings of Roca dels Moros
At Roca dels Moros, you can see many different paintings. They show human figures, animals, and scenes from daily life. One of the most famous paintings is called "The Dance." It shows a group of women dancing.
These paintings give us clues about how ancient people lived. They show what animals they hunted and what their rituals might have been like.
Why is it Important?
The rock art at Roca dels Moros is very important. It is part of a larger group of rock art sites in the Iberian Peninsula. These sites are so special that they are recognized by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site. This means they are protected for everyone to learn from and enjoy.
See also
In Spanish: El Cogul para niños