Altamira cave system

GPTKB entity

Properties (60)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf cave system
gptkbp:archaeologicalFindings high
controversial at first
gptkbp:artExhibitions subject of debate
featured in museums
gptkbp:artwork gptkb:Upper_Paleolithic_humans
bison
gptkbp:associatedWith prehistoric art
gptkbp:burialPlace animals
human figures
hunting scenes
ritualistic
aesthetic expression
varied among scholars
extensively documented
Cantabria region
important for archaeology
utilizes modern technology
requires specialized techniques
gptkbp:collectibility unique to the region
gptkbp:colors vivid and naturalistic
gptkbp:communityImpact cultural heritage
gptkbp:conservationEfforts ongoing
gptkbp:constructionMaterial charcoal
natural pigments
ochre
gptkbp:countermeasures stalactites
stalagmites
rock_formations
gptkbp:culturalSignificance reflects beliefs and practices of the time
gptkbp:established gptkb:Marcelino_Sanz_de_Sautuola
gptkbp:explores challenging due to humidity
gptkbp:famousFor prehistoric cave paintings
gptkbp:fossilRecord Paleolithic period
gptkbp:geologicalFeatures important for understanding prehistoric life
gptkbp:hasFunction may have served as a communication tool
gptkbp:hasInfluenceOn inspired literature and film
influenced modern art
gptkbp:hasVisitorCenter attracts tourists
gptkbp:historicalContext reflects social structure
gptkbp:historicalLegacy influences contemporary artists
gptkbp:historicalResearch ongoing studies
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Altamira cave system
gptkbp:locatedIn gptkb:Spain
gptkbp:releaseYear 1879
gptkbp:rootSystem gptkb:Magdalenian
approximately 20 meters
approximately 300 meters
engraving
limestone cave
recognized by art historians
world-renowned
polychrome painting
considered a masterpiece of prehistoric art
located in a hillside
popular among archaeologists
gptkbp:technologyArea used for creating depth
gptkbp:UNESCO_World_Heritage_Site yes
gptkbp:updates over 36,000 years old
gptkbp:visitors limited access