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Oldest cave painting of red claw hand could rewrite human creativity timeline

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A red clawlike handprint is visible on the cave wall, surrounded by rocky textures, highlighting the discovery of the oldest known cave painting in Indonesia.

The painting, which features a red claw-like handprint, was uncovered in the Leang Tedongnge cave on the island of Sulawesi. Archaeologists from the Australian National University and their Indonesian counterparts conducted the research, which included dating techniques that confirmed the age of the artwork. This discovery adds to a growing body of evidence that indicates … Read more

Oldest cave painting of red claw hand could rewrite human creativity timeline

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Archaeologists examine the ancient cave painting of a red claw hand in the La Pasiega cave system, highlighting its significance in understanding early human creativity.

The cave painting was uncovered in the La Pasiega cave system, where a team of international archaeologists conducted extensive excavations. The discovery not only pushes back the timeline for the emergence of creative expression but also raises questions about the capabilities of Neanderthals and other hominin species that existed alongside early Homo sapiens. Experts believe … Read more