Since the Lower Paleolithic era, and during the Upper Paleolithic, Asturias was characterized by cave paintings in the eastern part of the area.
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Since the Lower Paleolithic era, and during the Upper Paleolithic, Asturias was characterized by cave paintings in the eastern part of the area.
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On 30 December 1981, Asturias became an autonomous community within the decentralised territorial structure established by the Constitution of 1978.
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Spanish government study conducted in 2010 regarding life expectancy in relative communities, Asturias was ranked lowest for male life expectancy with 76.
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Organisation and political structure of Asturias is governed by the Statute of Autonomy of the Principality of Asturias, in force since 30 January 1982.
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Gijon, the biggest city of Asturias, is a coastal city known for cultural and sports events, and a beach tourism centre in northern Spain.
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Aviles is the third largest city in Asturias, where "La villa del adelantado" is a meeting point.
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Paleolithic art in the caves of Asturias is a declared World Heritage Site with the Paleolithic Art of Northern Spain.
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In popular architecture, the traditional granaries in Asturias, called horreos, are known for their demographic extension and their functional evolution, its basic characteristic being its mobility: it can be easily dismounted and transported to another location.
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Football players from Asturias include World Cup winner David Villa as well as Quini, Luis Enrique, Juan Manuel Mata, and Santiago Cazorla, among others.
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