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Magdalenian-era cave painting of a bison, Altamira, Spain.
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Altamira, Spain, designated a World Heritage site in 1985.
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Painting of a bison
The Cave of Altamira in northern Spain is home to some of the earliest cave paintings....
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cave painting in Altamira, Spain
Cave painting of a bison, Altamira, Spain.
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