Southern Iberian Rock Art: The Territory That Holds the Clues to Decipher the Whole Symbolic Path of Humanity

Southern Iberia's Côa Valley and Siega Verde hold the highest concentration of prehistoric rock art, offering unparalleled insights into humanity's symbolic evolution. This region, spanning from the Strait of Gibraltar to the interior, provides a continuous record of rock paintings and engravings from early human expressions to recent historical periods. The area is critical for understanding transitions between Neanderthals and Homo sapiens, as well as the shift from hunter-gatherer-fisher societies to tribal communities. Current research analyzes these sites' significance while addressing threats and proposing conservation solutions, positioning Southern Iberia as a key territory for deciphering humanity's symbolic path.

Monge, G., Carretero, M. I., & Ruíz, F. (2026). Southern Iberian Rock Art: The Territory That Holds the Clues to Decipher the Whole Symbolic Path of Humanity. Quaternary, 9(1), 5. https://doi.org/10.3390/quat9010005