shulgan tash cave
states: [russia]
category: cultural
year: 2025
region: Europe and North America
latitude/longitude: 53.0494444444, 57.0720277778
unesco id: 1743
world heritage site: 1743
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The Rock Paintings of Shulgan-Tash Cave, a UNESCO World Heritage site in Russia, are renowned for their Upper Paleolithic art, dating back 36,400 to 14,500 years ago. Discovered in 1959, the cave contains over 200 red ochre and blue pigment drawings, depicting mammoths, horses, rhinos, and geometric symbols, reflecting a unique artistic style. These vivid artworks, found in multiple chambers, suggest a significant cultural center in the Paleolithic era.