The end of the Ice Age in southern Europe: Iberian images in the Palaeolithic to Post-Palaeolithic transition

A significant continuity of Palaeolithic art into the early Holocene is revealed through updated documentation and dating of open-air rock art in southern Europe, particularly in the Côa Valley and Siega Verde. This study identifies a distinct 'Style V' that persists from the Upper Palaeolithic to Neolithic periods, demonstrating the enduring influence of Palaeolithic artistic traditions on subsequent prehistoric art forms. The research employs direct dating techniques and territorial analysis to contextualize these graphic representations, highlighting their role as social communication tools. Findings underscore the materiality and global significance of these symbols, suggesting that they represent persistent cultural traits across human groups. This work challenges traditional narratives by emphasizing the resilience of Palaeolithic artistic expressions in post-glacial Europe.

RAMÍREZ, P. B., & Rodrigo de BALBÍN BEHRMANN, u. (2021). The end of the Ice Age in southern Europe: Iberian images in the Palaeolithic to Post-Palaeolithic transition. Comptes Rendus Palevol, (44). https://doi.org/10.5852/cr-palevol2021v20a44