Caves in Cantabria

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The Cantabrian caves' unique location make them an ideal place to observe the settlements of early humans thousands of years ago. The magnificent art in the caves includes figures of various animals of the time such as bison, horses, goats, deer, cattle, hands and other paintings. Archaeologists have found remains of animals such as bears, the remains of arrows and other material indicating a human presence; these artifacts are now found mostly in the Regional Museum of Prehistory and Archaeology of Cantabria.

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    Pintura rupestre d`una mà en una cova de Torrelavega (Extracted - Restored)Pintura rupestre d'una mà en una cova de Torrelavega (Extracted - Restored)
    Pintures rupestre d`un bisó en una cova de Santander (Extracted - Restored)Pintures rupestre d'un bisó en una cova de Santander (Extracted - Restored)
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    Entrada Torca de las YeguasEntrada Torca de las Yeguas
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    Salida de la cueva del aguaSalida de la cueva del agua
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