Preliminary analysis of Palaeolithic black pigments in plaquettes from the Parpalló cave (Gandía, Spain) carried out by means of non-destructive techniques

► Black pigments from the Parpalló cave used for a period of 10,000 years were studied. ► Palaeolithic black pigments were analyzed by means of portable EDXRF spectrometry. ► Manganese based black pigments and carbon based black pigments are identified. ► L*a*b* colorimetric coordinates from black pigments and rock supports are reported.