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Prehistoric Caves of Yagul and Mitla in the Central Valley of Oaxaca
Located on the northern slopes of the Tlacolula Valley in central subtropical Oaxaca, the property consists of two pre-Hispanic archaeological complexes and a series of prehistoric caves and rock shelters. Some of these shelters provide archaeological and rock art evidence of the progression of nomadic hunter-gatherers to early farmers. Ten-thousand-year-old cucurbit seeds from the Guilá Naquitz cave are considered the earliest known evidence of domesticated plants on the continent, while corncob fragments from the same cave are said to be the earliest documented evidence of maize domestication. The cultural landscapes of the Yagul and Mitla prehistoric caves demonstrate the connection between man and nature that led to the domestication of North American plants and thus to the rise of Mesoamerican civilizations.
Decorated Cave of Pont d’Arc, known as Grotte Chauvet-Pont d’Arc, Ardèche
Located on a limestone plateau in the Ardèche River in southern France, the site is an outstanding testimony to prehistoric art and contains the earliest known and best-preserved figurative paintings in the world, dating back to the Aurignacian period (30,000-32,000 years ago). The cave was sealed by a rockfall about 20,000 years ago and remained in its pristine state until it was discovered in 1994. To date, more than 1,000 paintings have been found on the cave walls, incorporating a variety of anthropomorphic and animal motifs. The paintings have an extraordinary aesthetic quality, demonstrating a range of techniques, including the clever use of shading, the combination of painting and engraving, anatomical accuracy, three-dimensionality and movement. They include several dangerous animal species that were difficult to observe at the time, such as mammoths, bears, cave lions, rhinos, bison and aurochs, as well as 4,000 recorded prehistoric animal remains and various human footprints.
Prehistoric Sites and Decorated Caves of the Vézère Valley
The Vézère Valley has 147 prehistoric sites dating back to the Paleolithic period and 25 richly decorated caves. Particularly interesting from an ethnological and anthropological point of view, the cave paintings are particularly interesting from an aesthetic point of view, especially those of the Lascaux cave, which was discovered in 1940 and is of great significance for the history of prehistoric art. The hunting scenes show around 100 animal figures, which are amazing in their detail, richness of colour and lifelike quality.
Rock Drawings in Valcamonica
Located in the Lombardy Plain, Valcamonica is home to one of the world’s largest collections of prehistoric rock art – more than 140,000 symbols and motifs carved into the rock over a period of 8,000 years, depicting themes related to agriculture, navigation, warfare and magic.
Chankillo Archaeoastronomical Complex
The Astronomical Archaeological Complex of Chanquilo is a prehistoric site (250-200 BC) located in the Cosma Valley on the north-central coast of Peru, consisting of a group of buildings in a desert landscape that, together with the natural landscape, served as a calendar tool, using the sun to determine dates throughout the year. The site includes a three-walled hilltop complex known as the defensive temple, two complexes known as the observatory and administrative center, a row of 13 cubic towers running along a ridge, and Cerro Muchomaro, a natural landmark that complements the 13 towers. This ritual center was probably built for the worship of the sun, and the 13 towers were flanked by an observation point on each side of the north-south line, allowing the sun's rise and set points to be observed throughout the year. The site demonstrated great innovation in using the solar cycle and an artificial horizon to mark the solstices, equinoxes, and every other date of the year with an accuracy of 1-2 days. As such, it bears witness to the long historical evolution of astronomical practices in the Cosma Valley.
Archaeological Sites of Bat, Al-Khutm and Al-Ayn
The prehistoric site of Bat is located near a palm grove in the interior of the Sultanate of Oman. Together with neighboring sites, it forms the world's most complete third millennium BC settlement and cemetery complex.
Choirokoitia
The Neolithic site of Choirocotia dates from 7,000 to 4,000 BC and is one of the most important prehistoric sites in the Eastern Mediterranean. The remains and artifacts found at the site provide many clues to the evolution of human societies in this key region. As the site has only been partially excavated, it is an excellent archaeological reserve for future research.
Prehistoric Sites and Decorated Caves of the Vézère Valley
The Vézère Valley has 147 prehistoric sites dating back to the Paleolithic period and 25 richly decorated caves. Particularly interesting from an ethnological and anthropological point of view, the cave paintings are particularly interesting from an aesthetic point of view, especially those of the Lascaux cave, which was discovered in 1940 and is of great significance for the history of prehistoric art. The hunting scenes show around 100 animal figures, which are amazing in their detail, richness of colour and lifelike quality.
Ban Chiang Archaeological Site
Ban Chiang is considered the most important prehistoric site ever discovered in Southeast Asia. It marks an important stage in the development of human culture, society and technology. The site provides the earliest evidence of agriculture and metal manufacturing and use in the region.
Tassili n'Ajjer
The site is located in a geologically significant and bizarre lunar landscape and contains the world's most important collection of prehistoric cave art. More than 15,000 drawings and engravings document climate change, animal migrations and the evolution of human life. The rock formations on the edge of the Sahara Desert date from 6000 BC to the first few centuries of the modern era. The geological formations here are spectacular, with eroded sandstone forming a "rock forest".
Brú na Bóinne - Archaeological Ensemble of the Bend of the Boyne
The three main prehistoric sites of the Brunaboyne complex, Newgrange, Knowth and Dowth, are located on the north bank of the Boyne River, 50 km north of Dublin. This is the largest and most important concentration of prehistoric megalithic art in Europe. The monuments there have social, economic, religious and funerary functions.
Prehistoric Rock Art Sites in the Côa Valley and Siega Verde
The two prehistoric rock art sites of Fozcoa Valley, Portugal, and Sierra Verde, Spain, on the banks of the Douro River’s tributaries, the Águeda and Coa rivers, document continuous human habitation from the end of the Paleolithic period. Hundreds of panels with thousands of animal figures (5,000 at Fozcoa and about 440 at Sierra Verde) were carved over thousands of years and represent the most striking Paleolithic open-air art complex on the Iberian Peninsula.
Gochang, Hwasun and Ganghwa Dolmen Sites
The prehistoric cemeteries of Gochang, Hwasun and Ganghwa contain hundreds of dolmens, tombs built with large stone slabs in the first millennium BC. They are part of a megalithic culture that is found in many parts of the world, but not in Korea. Condensed form.