Cave of Altamira

GPTKB entity

Properties (47)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf cave
gptkbp:archaeologicalFindings tools and artifacts
revolutionized understanding of prehistoric art
gptkbp:artExhibitions featured in museums
gptkbp:artwork gptkb:Upper_Paleolithic
natural pigments
polychrome
gptkbp:associatedWith Cantabrian_culture
gptkbp:burialPlace varied among scholars
extensive photographic records
animals and hunting
challenges due to tourism
scientific analysis conducted
gptkbp:conservationEfforts ongoing
gptkbp:culturalSignificance important archaeological site
gptkbp:established gptkb:Marcelino_Sanz_de_Sautuola
gptkbp:explores stable temperature
requires careful management.
gptkbp:famousFor Paleolithic cave paintings
gptkbp:geologicalFeatures limestone
early human creativity
gptkbp:hasInfluenceOn influenced modern art
gptkbp:hasPublications numerous scholarly articles
gptkbp:height about 2 meters
gptkbp:historicalLegacy symbol of prehistoric culture
gptkbp:historicalResearch multidisciplinary approach
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Cave of Altamira
gptkbp:inspiration artists and researchers
gptkbp:length approximately 270 meters
gptkbp:location gptkb:Spain
gptkbp:notableFeature bison_paintings
gptkbp:period gptkb:Magdalenian
gptkbp:releaseYear 1879
gptkbp:rootSystem gptkb:Altamira_cave_system
varies
approximately 270 meters
high humidity
ongoing studies
naturalistic
guided tours only
important for heritage
worldwide recognition
spraying and stenciling
gptkbp:UNESCO_World_Heritage_Site yes
gptkbp:updates over 36,000 years old
gptkbp:visitors restricted access
gptkbp:width about 3 meters