Abric V d'Ermites
(7000 ac - 6000 ac)This was the first discovered rock art site of Ermites assemblage despite its hard access. The shelter is 8 m over the ground and currently two vertical ladders allow the access to researchers. Most of these pictographs were painted on the ceiling of this shallow cave. Red and white pictographs are preserved here, most of them affected by a blackish crust that veil them. Seventy figures have been recorded, some of them taking part in a hunting scene of horses.
Visit Plan
This shelter is closed to the public because of its difficult access and for preservation of paintings.
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
No
Difficulty
Moderate
Discoverer
1975. J. Ruiz.
Locality
Province
Orientation
East
Altitude
333 m
Style
Number of Panels
2
Number of Figures
75
Dimensions
3m x 1m
Geology
Calcareous. Massive limestones of Lower Cretacic. Gargasin facies of Aptian
Related to
Abric I d'ErmitesGraphic documentation
Technique: Photogrammetry
Description:
Shelter V d'Ermites is a small cave hanging in a cliff, with serious conservation concerns.
Technique: Photogrammetry
Description:
The hunting scene of horses and most of the pictographs of this site are in the ceiling of the shelter. White paintings can be seen thanks to the use of enhanced colors.
Technique: Gigapixel panoramic imaging
Description:
Gigapixel image of the ceiling of Shelter V d'Ermites. Here the figures that are taking part in the hunting scene of horses can be seen, and other animals and human figures, and the elements painted in white.
Technique: Image analysis
Description:
Gigapixel image of the ceiling of Shelter V d'Ermites enhanced by DStretch software to improve visibility of paintings.
Technique: Image analysis
Description:
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Technique: Image analysis
Description:
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","VA":"Fotografia gigapíxel del sostre de l'abric V d'Ermites tractada per mitjà del programari DStretch per a emfatitzar la visibilitat de les pictografies."}