An American scientist visits the Altamira cave in northern Spain

Journal Article · Mon Nov 30 23:00:00 EST 1981 · N.M. J. Sci.; (United States)

OSTI ID:6174200

Wilkening, M

The Altamira Cave is internationally known for its remarkable Stone Age paintings. It is located in the brow of a hill overlooking the village of Santillana del Mar which is nestled among green rolling hills near the coast of northern Spain. This report gives a brief description of the Cave and its paintings, the nature of the deterioration that has resulted in the closing of the cave to tourists, and the scientific studies being undertaken to help preserve the paintings.

• Research Organization: New Mexico Inst. of Mining and Tech., Socorro
• DOE Contract Number: AS04-78ET05369
• OSTI ID: 6174200
• Journal Information: N.M. J. Sci.; (United States), Journal Name: N.M. J. Sci.; (United States) Vol. 21:2; ISSN NMJSD
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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