Rock Drawings in Valcamonica
The rock drawings in Valcamonica (Camonica Valley) are located in the Province of Brescia, Italy, and constitute the largest collections of prehistoric petroglyphs in the world. The collection was recognized by UNESCO in 1979 and was Italy's first recognized World Heritage Site. UNESCO has formally recognized more than 140,000 figures and symbols, but new discoveries have increased the number of catalogued incisions to between 200,000 and 300,000. The petroglyphs are spread on all surfaces of the valley, but concentrated in the areas of Darfo Boario Terme, Capo di Ponte, Nadro, Cimbergo and Paspardo.
| UNESCO World Heritage Site | |
|---|---|
Petroglyphs in Nadro | |
| Location | Val Camonica, Province of Brescia, Lombardy, Italy |
| Criteria | Cultural: (iii), (vi) |
| Reference | 94 |
| Inscription | 1979 (3rd Session) |
| Area | 432.3 ha (1,068 acres) |
| Buffer zone | 1,018.23 ha (2,516.1 acres) |
| Coordinates | 45°57′25.4″N 10°17′50.4″E |
Location of Rock Drawings in Valcamonica in Lombardy Rock Drawings in Valcamonica (Italy) | |
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