Cueva de los Casares

Cueva de los Casares is a in . Discovered in 1933, it contains a number of Paleolithic cave paintings, and is most notable for a series of paintings depicting what some have argued is the earliest representation of human understanding of the reproductive process, featuring images of copulation, pregnancy, childbirth, and family life.

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Torre de Los Casares.

Scenic viewpoint
is a scenic viewpoint.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Villarejo de Medina and Saelices de la Sal.

Hamlet
is a hamlet, which is situated 4 km west of Cueva de los Casares.

Village
is a municipality located in the province of Guadalajara, Castile-La Mancha, Spain. According to the 2004 census, the municipality has a population of 69 inhabitants. is situated 4½ km southwest of Cueva de los Casares.

Hamlet
is a hamlet, which is situated 6 km northwest of Cueva de los Casares.

Cueva de los Casares

Latitude
40.93966° or 40° 56′ 23″ north
Longitude
-2.29228° or 2° 17′ 32″ west
Elevation
1,182 metres (3,878 feet)
Open location code
8CGVWPQ5+V3
Open­Street­Map ID
node 4333622517
Open­Street­Map feature
historic=­archaeological_site
Open­Street­Map feature
natural=­cave_entrance
Open­Street­Map feature
tourism=­attraction
Geo­Names ID
3126087
Wiki­data ID
Q579585
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In Other Languages

From Arabic to Ukrainian—“Cueva de los Casares” goes by many names.
  • Arabic: كهف كاساريس
  • Catalan: cova de los Casares
  • Catalan: Cova de los Casares
  • Cebuano: Cueva de los Casares
  • Dutch: Cueva de los Casares
  • Egyptian Arabic: كويفا دى لوس كاساريس
  • French: Grotte de Los Casares
  • German: Cueva de los Casares
  • Italian: Cueva de los Casares
  • Russian: Куэва-де-лос-Касарес
  • Spanish: Cueva de los Casares
  • Swedish: Cueva de los Casares
  • Ukrainian: Куева-де-лос-Касарес

Localities in the Area

Explore places such as Veguilla de la Cueva and La Canaleja.

Nearby Places

Explore places such as Área Recreativa Cueva de los Casares and Puntal de los Milagros.

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