Rock art of the Iberian Mediterranean Basin Facts for Kids

Quick facts for kids Rock art of the Iberian Mediterranean Basin *
UNESCO World Heritage Site
Location of sites belonging to the Rock Art of the Mediterranean Basin on the Iberian Peninsula.
Country	Spain
Type	Cultural
Criteria	iii
Reference	874
Region **	Europe and North America
Inscription history
Inscription	1998 (22nd Session)
Name as inscribed on World Heritage List ** Region as classified by UNESCO

The Rock art of the Iberian Mediterranean Basin is also called Levantine art. It is a collection of more than 750 ancient places in Spain. These places have amazing rock art from the Stone Age.

In 1998, UNESCO named these sites a World Heritage Site. This means they are very important to the world. The art shows small painted pictures of people and animals.

What is Levantine Art?
Where Can You Find This Art?
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What is Levantine Art?

This special art is found in eastern Spain. It comes from a time called the Upper Paleolithic or Mesolithic periods. These were parts of the Stone Age, long before writing was invented.

The earliest art shows only animals. Later, people were also painted. This art is known for being very advanced. It is also found in many places, making it the largest collection of its kind in Europe.

Where Can You Find This Art?

The name "Mediterranean Basin" might make you think all sites are by the sea. But many of them are actually far inland. You can find them in areas like Aragon and Castile-La Mancha.

The term "Levantine Art" here means "from Eastern Spain." It does not refer to the Levant region in the Middle East.