The oldest example of cave art has been discovered on an Indonesian island and dated back 51,200 years.

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Jul 6
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Oldest known picture story is a 51,000-year-old Indonesian cave painting
Jul 6
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World’s Oldest Narrative Cave Painting Is at Least 51,200 Years Old, Scientists Say
Jul 6
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World's oldest cave art found showing humans and pig
Jul 6
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#goodnews#inspiring#Science#art#Indonesia World’s Oldest Narrative Cave Painting Is at Least 51,200 Years Old, Scientists Say
Jul 5
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51,000-year-old Indonesian cave painting world's oldest known picture story - Scimex