Located on the imposing cliff of Cantal, in Rincón de la Victoria (Málaga)The Cueva de la Victoria is a place of great historical and archaeological importance, whose roots go back to the dawn of humanity. With 30,000 years of historyThis cave has witnessed the cultural evolution of the first human groups that inhabited the Bay of Malaga.
A unique prehistoric shelter
During the Upper Palaeolithic and the NeolithicThe Cueva de la Victoria served as a refuge and ceremonial space for human communities. This natural complex, made up of more than two kilometres of galleries, not only provided shelter, but also a space for artistic and ritual expression.
On their walls are cave paintings depicting scenes from the daily life, spirituality and social interaction of these communities. Specifically, 67 anthropomorphic figures decorate its galleries, and is one of the most significant collections of the schematic art in southern Europe.
A Neolithic burial site
The Cueva de la Victoria took on a special role during the NeolithicIt became an important funerary space. Approximately 13,000 yearsIn one of the main galleries, the inhabitants carved the silhouette of individuals, creating a symbolic scene representing the relationship between the living and the dead.
The remains of the deceased were placed in the centre of the burial gallery, surrounded by these anthropomorphic representations. This type of communal burial is evidence of the importance of rituals and beliefs surrounding life and death at that time.
Timetables:
- Monday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday: 10:00 h, 12:30 h.
- Sundays: 10:00 h, 12:30 h.
- Closed: Tuesday and Wednesday (except public holidays).
- Days not available: 24, 25, 31 December; 1 and 6 January.
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