Abric I d'Ermites
(7000 ac - 6000 ac)Abric I d'Ermites is the southernmost shelter of l'Ermita rock art assemblage. The largest number of pictographs and the best preserved are in this site. This is a small size rock shelter hanging 5 m over ground. More than 170 Levantine style figures have been recorded here. A folding ladder allows currently the access to the shelter and there visitors stands on a hanging platform.
Visit Plan
Access to this shelter takes about 10 minutes along the trail. The starting point of the route is in the Visitor Centre of La Ermita. Only guided tours are available at the moment.
How to Arrive
From Ulldecona should take the T-331 road towards Tortosa for about 2 km to the turnoff that leads to the Ermita de la Pietat. The vehicle can be left in the parking lot. This rock art assemblage have an interpretation center from which guided tours are organized.
Visitable
Yes
Difficulty
Easy
Discoverer
1975. GEU - ECS - ERECEC.
Locality
Province
Orientation
East
Altitude
290 m
Style
Number of Panels
1
Number of Figures
170
Dimensions
4m x 1m
Geology
Calcareous. Massive limestones of Lower Cretacic. Gargasin facies of Aptian
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Abric V d'ErmitesGraphic documentation
Technique: Gigapixel panoramic imaging
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Panoramic view of the landscape that can be seen from shelter I d'Ermites towards the Depression of Ulldecona and the Montsià range.
Technique: Gigapixel panoramic imaging
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Panoramic view of the Godall range where all the shelters of the assemblage d'Ermites are located. On the right hand of the rocky outcrop can be seen the metallic structure for visitor to the shelter I. The rest of shelters are located from there towards the Pietat shrine.
Technique: Photogrammetry
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Photogrammetric 3D model of the entire Abric I d'Ermites
Technique: Photogrammetry
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3D model focused on the main panel of Abric I d'Ermites, with texture enhanced with DStretch
Technique: Gigapixel panoramic imaging
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Gigapixel image of the main part of the panel, where a complex deer hunting scene have preserved. A herd of deer is being hounded and shot by different groups of archers. Some of the animals and human figures are not taking part in this remarkable scene.
Technique: Gigapixel panoramic imaging
Description:
Gigapixel image of the main part of the panel. It has been enhanced with DStretch software to improve visibility of paintings.