Shulgan-Tash Cave
- States
- Russia
- Category
- Cultural
- Year
- 2025
- Region
- Europe & North America
- Coordinates
- 53.0494444444, 57.0720277778
- Last Visited
- Not visited yet
- UNESCO ID
- 1743
- WH 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.
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• Shulgan-Tash Cave