ROCK ART IN LAS HURDES



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Type de site:
Rocky outcrops (petroglyphs)

Lieu de location: Las Hurdes Region
Ville: Casar de Palomero, Pinofranqueado, Caminomorisco, Nuñomoral and Casares de las Hurdes.
Commune: Community of Municipalities of Las Hurdes. (Cáceres)
Région: Extremadura
Pays: Espagne
Site Web: http://www.mancomunidadhurdes.org/guia/grabados.pdf

Environnement naturel:

Las Hurdes is a vast area located in the north of the province of Cáceres in the region of Extremadura. It is a natural area of great beauty, where the mountainous land is softened into wide valleys. Las Hurdes is crossed by five rivers that give their name to the valleys and create a magnificent ecosystem with lush vegetation, combinations of pines, old centenary trees, brown and olive trees that have been the economic engine for the inhabitants for years, we also have other types of vegetation such as heather, rosemary, rock roses and lavender that are used to obtain apicultural products of excellent quality such as honey and pollen. It is characterised by the small villages that form it. The Hurdes are situated on the slopes of the mountains in order to take advantage of the richness of the water of the five tributary rivers of the Alagón river that cross its gorges. At the same time, it borders on natural environments of great beauty such as the Sierra de Francia, the Sierra de Gata, the Valle de Ambroz, Trasierra-Tierras de Granadilla and the Valle del Alagón.


Eléments archéologiques du site:

The petroglyphs of Las Hurdes have their own characteristics, quite different from the rest of the engravings known in the Peninsula. The most significant element is the total absence of narrative character, so that the idea is transmitted through symbols, in general quite standardized. The figurative elements are less common and are always objects, animals or plants are never represented. The human being, when it appears, is only represented in a schematic way.


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Horaires d'ouverture:

Without restrictions. Permanently open to the public.


Réservation et accès:

The sites are located in natural places. It is possible to access by car, foot or bike, across local rural roads.


Destinations culturelles proches:

The villages in Las Hurdes region are very traditional, with picturesque views and great cultural landscapes developed since the Prehistory to our days. Gastronomy, rural food products and handicrafats are important resources. Therefore, there are many scenic, cultural, architectural, ethnological and gastronomic attractions that invite you to visit this part of Extremadura.


Destinations naturelles proches:

Las Hurdes region has a large number of routes along which visitors can discover the outstanding natural geological, hydrological and botanical values of a wild and even unexplored area. In the nearby regions there are environments of great beauty such as the Sierra de Francia, the Sierra de Gata, the Valle de Ambroz, Trasierra-Tierras de Granadilla and the Valle del Alagón.


Hébergement (Web du tourisme):
http://www.mancomunidadhurdes.org/index.php?opcion=alojamientos&buscar_sesion=no

Restaurants (Web du tourisme):
http://www.mancomunidadhurdes.org/index.php?opcion=restaurantes&buscar_sesion=no