# Instituto Internacional de Investigaciones Prehistóricas de Cantabria
**Wikidata**: [Q5917374](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q5917374)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/instituto-internacional-de-investigaciones-prehistoricas-de-cantabria

## Summary
The Instituto Internacional de Investigaciones Prehistóricas de Cantabria is a research institute based in Santander, Spain, dedicated to prehistory. Established on April 29, 2004, it operates as part of the University of Cantabria and focuses exclusively on prehistoric studies.

## Key Facts
- Founded: April 29, 2004
- Location: Santander, Spain (coordinates: 43.4711°N, 3.8041°W)
- Field of work: Prehistory
- Parent organization: University of Cantabria
- Website: http://www.iiipc.unican.es/
- Instance of: Research institute
- Headquarters: Santander, Spain

## FAQs
### Q: What is the Instituto Internacional de Investigaciones Prehistóricas de Cantabria?
A: It is a research institute specializing in prehistory, established in 2004 and affiliated with the University of Cantabria in Spain.

### Q: When and where was the institute founded?
A: The institute was founded on April 29, 2004, in Santander, Spain, where it maintains its headquarters.

### Q: What is the institute's primary research focus?
A: Its exclusive field of work is prehistory, as explicitly stated in its structured properties.

### Q: Which university does the institute belong to?
A: It is part of the University of Cantabria, as confirmed by its "part_of" property.

## Why It Matters
The Instituto Internacional de Investigaciones Prehistóricas de Cantabria plays a critical role in advancing prehistoric research through its specialized focus and institutional affiliation. By concentrating exclusively on prehistory, it contributes to the understanding of early human societies, technological development, and cultural evolution in the Cantabrian region and beyond. Its integration with the University of Cantabria facilitates academic collaboration, knowledge dissemination, and interdisciplinary research, making it a significant resource for archaeologists, historians, and students studying ancient human history.

## Notable For
- Exclusive specialization in prehistory, distinguishing it from broader archaeological institutes
- International scope despite its Spanish base, as indicated by its name and institutional identifiers
- Integration with the University of Cantabria, enabling academic and research synergies
- Establishment as a dedicated research entity in 2004, relatively recent in academic terms

## Body
### Overview
The Instituto Internacional de Investigaciones Prehistóricas de Cantabria is a research institute classified under the "research institute" category. It operates as a specialized entity focused solely on prehistoric studies.

### Identification
- **ISNI**: 0000000120976455  
- **GND ID**: 10362247-0  
- **VIAF ID**: 157708217  
- **Library of Congress ID**: no2009073934  
- **Bibliothèque nationale de France ID**: 16763711r  
- **National Library of Spain ID**: XX258484  
- **Google Knowledge Graph ID**: /g/121_h_55  

### Administrative Details
- **Country**: Spain  
- **Part of**: University of Cantabria  
- **Headquarters**: Santander, Spain (geocoordinates: 43.4711°N, 3.8041°W)  
- **Website**: http://www.iiipc.unican.es/  
- **Alias**: Instituto Internacional de Investigaciones Prehistoricas de Cantabria  

### Research Scope
- **Field of work**: Prehistory  
- **Instance of**: Research institute  
- **Sitelink count**: 1 (as per entity-specific data)  
- **Wikipedia languages**: Spanish (es)  

### Historical Context
- **Inception date**: April 29, 2004  
- **Establishment context**: Created as an international institute dedicated to prehistoric research within the University of Cantabria system.

## References

1. International Standard Name Identifier
2. Virtual International Authority File
3. Integrated Authority File
4. Library of Congress Authorities
5. BnF authorities
6. IdRef
7. datos.bne.es