Which cave in Cantabria is famous for its prehistoric paintings of bison?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: D. Altamira
- Step 1: According to the official source: The Cave of Altamira ( / ˌ æ l t ə ˈ m ɪər ə / AL -tə- MEER -ə ; Spanish : Cueva de Altamira [ ˈkweβa ðe altaˈmiɾa ] ) is a cave complex, located near the historic town of Santillana del Mar in Cantabria, Spain . ... Aside from the striking quality of its multicolor art, Altamira's fame stems from the fact that its paintings were the first European cave paintings for which a prehistoric origin was suggested and promoted. Answer: Altamira. Why not the others: Ardales, Lascaux, and Chauvet are other famous prehistoric Paleolithic cave art sites located in southern Spain or France.
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