A revolutionary study revealed that the symbol of polycromin from the Altamira Cave So older than previously thoughtBy a dating 30,000 yearsPut them in or before a severe period.
This research was published in the famous magazine ‘Archaeological Science’ magazine, and it is physically visible in 179 in June 2025, changing our understanding of paleolithic art and establishing a A new temporary configuration for these artistic manifestations Declared a world heritage.
CaveLocated at the top of a small mountain range near the nearest coastal plain at a height of 158 meters above sea level Paleolithic rock art. Made in 1880, this discovery, made by Sans D S UT Theola, was initially misunderstood and controversial, not recognized until the beginning of the following century.
Access to the interior of the cave is carried out by the main gallery, approximately extension 300 meters that opens for many cameras and galleries. The horizontal mood of the laminated limestone is that the cave does not have a small water cycle and practically thickness function.
A millinarry artistic legacy
The most stunning discovery of the study reveals that popular polycomes are not created in a historic moment, but they are a The artistic tradition that grew up in thousands of years. This continuity demonstrates the cultural and spiritual importance of Paelolithic over our ancestors.
The International Project of ‘First Art’ has merged a multi -faceted group Experts of the Altamira Museum And experts from different regions and countries like EstremuduraArrow sand MatridArrow sand ChinaArrow sand AustraliaArrow sand PathugalArrow sand Royalty y Germany. This international collaboration has allowed Avant -Cart technologies for the study of one of the most important archaeological treasures of Europe.
Identity and symbolic art coexistence
One of the most important conclusions of the study Consecration It suggested that the symbolic art was preceded. Results confirm that two -shaped artifacts are They live together from the upper paleolithic early stages In the Iberian Peninsula. Significantly changes our understanding of this expression The evolution of prehistoric art And the cognitive ability of our ancestors.
The results of formal discovery and dating
To achieve these results, researchers used a sophisticated technique Dating of the Uranium-River Series In trouser scabies that include paintings. This methodIt has already been used in altamira, now verified and refined, offerings More accurate and reliable data The age of this artistic manifestations.
New models analyzed have provided the most accurate data. Alt22-SP1B model reduces minimum age 32,790 ± 4,830 years For Claviform Signs, Alt20-SP03 and Alt20-SP04 samples provided lower ages 22,600 ± 70 years y 32,020 ± 170 years For horses painted in red. These results through the same method confirm the age released before the ceiling of the polycomes.
The science verification of the dates
What is an important aspect of this new study It helped to verify the validity of previous dates received by uranium series. The samples were processed in a laboratory that is completely independent from the previous scientific controversy, and Analyzed parts already dated in 2012Thus checks both its validity and uranium -i system, which is used with some improvements in this case.
These improvements include firmness The most accurate average value for harmful activity is 230th/232ndReceived by analyzing three sediment samples, it was used to repair the ages provided by carbonated SCABs, as well as the use of laser removal in one of them.
The results obtained are not only confirmed Exceptional antique of paintingsBut reinforces the exceptional global value UNESCO World Heritage List Altamira Cave.
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