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For a woman just like you to come my way

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Hello, we are Sara, Ethier and Maria

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And today we are going to talk about the Unbelieving Altamira Cave

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A window into ancient art

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Ok, our magical friends are due prepared for this magical journey

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Welcome Curious Means to another episode of Ancient History Wonders Uncovered

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Today we embark on a journey through time to explore the Muslim Altamira Cave and its

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breathtaking Paleolithic paintings.

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Nestled in the heart of Santillana del Mar in Spain lies the mystical Altamira Cave,

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a hidden gem adorned with ancient artistry.

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This historical town adorned with buildings from the Middle Ages and Renaissance sets

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the stage for our adventure into the past.

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The Altamira cave, stretching nearly a thousand feet, holds with it deep secrets of prehistoric

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artistry created around 30 million years ago by Paleolithic humans.

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These cave paintings depict a vivid world of animals and human-like figures etched into

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the very fabric of the cave walls.

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The Altamira vision with the string's red wheels used stands as a centripetal wing.

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The cave's great hull, its colours dance and transform under the sea's light,

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capturing all who below it. Along the vision, images of their horse, horse, and elm.

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Human-like figures adorn the cave walls, showcasing the remarkable artistic skill of our ancient ancestors.

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But the journey of Altamira's paintings from discovery to acceptance was not without challenges.

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Archaeologist Marcelino Sanz de Sautuola, along with Juan Villanova y Piera, faced skepticism and controversy surrounding the authenticity of the paintings.

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Accusations of fraud and incompetence cast doubt on their remarkable find, culminating in a heated debate at the 1880 Prehistorical Congress in Lisbon.

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Despite the skepticism, the validity of Altamira Caves' art was eventually confirmed through the discovery of similar caves across Spain.

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Emily Carter-Huck, a prominent critic, issued an apology to Sautuola, vindicating the authenticity of Altamira's historical significance.

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While the original cave remains closed to the public to preserve its delicate paintings, replicas of treasures and glimpses into the magic of ancient art,

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Altamira Cave stands as a testament to human creativity and inventive use to connect with all the distant past and marvel at the wonders left behind by you ancestors.

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As we conclude our journey through Altamira Cave, let us cherish the legacy of ancient

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artistry and continue to uncover the mysteries of our shared human history.

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Until next time fellow explorers, may the echoes of the past guide us on our quest

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for knowledge and understanding.