The red ochre parietal work depicting a horse located in the Grotta Paglicci

 

The red ochre parietal work depicting a horse located in the Grotta Paglicci is a unique find in the panorama of Italian prehistoric art. It is a cave painting of a horse made with red ochre, dating back to the Upper Paleolithic, between 18,800 and 15,600 years ago:

 


 

The Grotta Paglicci (Paglicci Cave) is an archaeological site of great value, located in the municipality of Rignano Garganico, in Puglia. The cave has yielded thousands of archaeological finds, including lithic industries, faunal remains, human remains and objects of mobile art.

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