Local Legends
Praileaitz Cave
Deba, Spain
The Praileaitz Cave (Basque for Rock of the Monk cave) is located in the municipality of Deba (Gipuzkoa, Basque Country). Early in August 2006, various paleolithic cave paintings were found during an archaeological excavation - a non-figurative iconographic grouping made up of smaller groups of red dots, either isolated or forming a series. Researchers have surmised that the paintings were created around 15,500 years ago. The cave also yielded an unusual set of portable art on pebbles, with abstract forms that, in one case, suggested to the researchers resembled the Venus figurines found elsewhere in Paleolithic Europe. It was dated to the Lower Magdalenian period of the Cro-Magnon people.
- Category
- Local Legends
- Location
- Deba, Spain
- Coordinates
- 43.27710, -2.36795
- How to get there
- Google MapsApple MapsOpenStreetMap
- Wikidata
- Q478482
What is Praileaitz Cave?
Praileaitz Cave is a Local Legends place on VeroMaps. Other places close by: Ermitia, Kiputz IX, Ekain cave, Lamiñak II.
Where is Praileaitz Cave?
Praileaitz Cave is in Deba, Spain. Coordinates: 43.27710, -2.36795.
How do I get to Praileaitz Cave?
Praileaitz Cave is at Deba, Spain (43.27710, -2.36795). Enter these coordinates in Google Maps, Apple Maps or OpenStreetMap for walking, cycling or driving directions.