"The two Prehistoric Rock Art Sites in the Côa Valley (Portugal)
and Siega Verde (Spain) are located on the banks of the rivers Agueda
and Côa, tributaries of the river Douro, documenting continuous human
occupation from the end of the Paleolithic Age. Hundreds of panels with
thousands of animal figures (5,000 in Foz Côa and around 440 in Siega
Verde) were carved over several millennia, representing the most
remarkable open-air ensemble of Paleolithic art on the Iberian
Peninsula.
Côa Valley and Siega Verde provide the best illustration of the
iconographic themes and organization of Paleolithic rock art, using the
same modes of expression in caves and in the open air, thus contributing
to a greater understanding of this artistic phenomenon. Together they
form a unique site of the prehistoric era, rich in material evidence of
Upper Paleolithic occupation. -http://whc.unesco.org
Postcard 1: Côa Valley, Portugal
Thank you so much for this postcard, Ana! =)
Postcard 2: Côa Valley, Portugal
Postcard 3: Siega Verde, Spain
you can see some of these decorated panels which were carved over several millenia",
shares Fabienne. Amazing!
Thank you so much Fabienne for sharing with me this postcard! =)
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