This piece, part of the Artefacto series, is an exceptional testament to the earliest artistic expressions in the province of Almería. Its display aims to bring the public closer to understanding the past with scientific rigor.
“"The incorporation of this piece into the Almería museum's exhibition narrative helps to strengthen the understanding of the Paleolithic in the southeastern Iberian Peninsula and to highlight the archaeological heritage preserved in our territory."
The small stone fragment, which consciously depicts the head of a horse, represents one of the earliest expressions of symbolic thought in the province. Beyond its possible function, the piece invites reflection on the early artistic expressions and those who created them.
The discovery occurred in 1982 during an archaeological excavation in Ambrosio Cave, one of the most significant sites in the southeastern Iberian Peninsula. This site contains evidence from the Solutrean period, dated between 22,000 and 17,000 years BCE, including rock art and lithic industry.
Ambrosio Cave has been a World Heritage Site since 1998, as part of the rock art ensemble of the Mediterranean arc of the Iberian Peninsula. The piece will remain on display for the coming months during the Almería Museum's regular opening hours.
