Altamira Neocave Part 1 - Bison Lying Down
Channel: Coffee Break Archaeology
Date: 2024-03-19

The Altamira Neocave Part 1

We start our journey exploring the Altamira Neocave by looking one of the more stunning recreations from Altamira Cave, The Lying Down Bison. 
The artwork has been created by being drawn, engraved, and then painted with using a mixture of charcoal and read ochre to colour. The prehistoric artist also made good use of the natural contours of the rock to help enhance its shape and volume. This piece is quintessential of Altamira's Polychrome paintings. 

Please note: Sound was re-recorded after visit as the location was far too noisy to record in. Wonderful to see so many people enjoying the wonderful recreations though. Thank you Mike for the narration.

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