The fabulous caves of Altamira are located near Santilliana del Mar in Cantabria, Northern Spain... As is so often the case they were discovered by chance... they remain the most exceptional evidence of Magdalénian culture (between c. 16,500 and 14,000 years ago) in southern Europe. <ref> [http://www.oddee.com/item_93915.aspx#2211I7Rt6Io8g3Du.99 20 Most Fascinating Prehistoric Cave Paintings.] </ref> | The fabulous caves of Altamira are located near Santilliana del Mar in Cantabria, Northern Spain... As is so often the case they were discovered by chance... they remain the most exceptional evidence of Magdalénian culture (between c. 16,500 and 14,000 years ago) in southern Europe. <ref> [http://www.oddee.com/item_93915.aspx#2211I7Rt6Io8g3Du.99 20 Most Fascinating Prehistoric Cave Paintings.] </ref> |