Lugar de paso, memorias antiguas. El yacimiento del Arroyo de las Almas (La Fregeneda, Salamanca) y su arte rupestre Paleolítico al aire libre = Place of Passage, Ancient Memories. The Site of Arroyo de las Almas (La Fregeneda, Salamanca) and its Open-Air Palaeolithic Rock Art

A comprehensive analysis of the open-air rock art site Arroyo de las Almas, located near the confluence of the Águeda and Douro rivers, reveals a rich artistic tradition spanning from the Upper Paleolithic to contemporary times. The study documents 21 engraved figures across five rocks, including 13 zoomorphic depictions, seven signs, and one indeterminable motif, alongside non-figurative lines. Chronocultural analysis places these works within the Magdalenian period, integrating them into a broader network of open-air Paleolithic art sites in the Douro basin. The site's strategic location suggests it served as a significant passage point, likely used by ancient communities around the Águeda river mouth. This research enhances our understanding of the functional and cultural significance of these prehistoric sites.

Reis, M., & Vázquez Marcos, C. (2020). Lugar de paso, memorias antiguas. El yacimiento del Arroyo de las Almas (La Fregeneda, Salamanca) y su arte rupestre Paleolítico al aire libre = Place of Passage, Ancient Memories. The Site of Arroyo de las Almas (La Fregeneda, Salamanca) and its Open-Air Palaeolithic Rock Art. Espacio Tiempo Y Forma. Serie I, Prehistoria Y Arqueología, (13), 71. https://doi.org/10.5944/etfi.13.2020.26690