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Cave of Altamira
keɪv ɒv ˌaltəˈmɪərə
noun | Archaeoastronology
an archaeoastronological site south of Santander in Northern Spain discovered in 1879 featuring Palaeolithic rock paintings.
Origin and etymology
- The Cave of Altamira site received attention for its array of Palaeolithic rock paintings following its discovery in 1879, many of which have been interpreted as possessing religious motivation with some denoting astronomical connections.
