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Chauvet Cave Art Created

35 Thousand years ago · Prehistoric
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The Chauvet Cave in the Ardèche region of southern France contains some of the oldest and most well-preserved cave paintings in the world, dated to approximately 32,000-30,000 years ago. These paintings, created during the Aurignacian period, feature a remarkable variety of animals including horses, lions, mammoths, and rhinoceroses, showing a sophisticated artistic style and technique.

Key Figures

Jean-Marie ChauvetEliette BrunelChristian HillaireJean Clottes

Locations

Chauvet CaveArdèche Region

Topics

arthumanscave paintingsPaleolithicprehistoric EuropeStone Age

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