Cave of Chufín

Cave of Chufín
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The Cave of Chufín is located in the town of Riclones in Rionansa, Cantabria, Spain, situated at the confluence of the Lamasón and Nansa rivers [1]. Several caves adorned with Paleolithic rock art dot the steep slopes above the water [1]. Chufín is one of 17 caves included in UNESCO's World Heritage listing Cave of Altamira and Paleolithic Cave Art of Northern Spain [1]. The cave contains significant Paleolithic paintings.

TypeRock art
Period< 4500 BC
CountrySpain
Coordinates43.2907° N, 4.4581° W

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