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Deep within the Leang Karampuang cave, archaeologists have uncovered the oldest known figurative depiction β a scene painted 51,000 years ago. π Three mysterious figures interact with a wild boar β but what does it mean?
π₯ Is this the first recorded story?
π§ Evidence of early mythology?
π¬ How do scientists date such ancient artwork?
This video will take you deep into the mystery of prehistoric art and explore whether these paintings are just a hunting scene or something much deeper β our first attempts at storytelling.
π Learn more:
π Griffith University discovery: https://news.griffith.edu.au/2024/07/04/cave-painting-in-indonesia-is-the-oldest-known-picture-story/
π About Leang Karampuang Cave: id.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leang_Karampuang
π The oldest European art β Chauvet Cave: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chauvet_Cave#/media/File:Paintings_from_the_Chauvet_cave_(museum_replica).jpg
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Deep within the Leang Karampuang cave, archaeologists have uncovered the oldest known figurative depiction β a scene painted 51,000 years ago. π Three mysterious figures interact with a wild boar β but what does it mean?
π₯ Is this the first recorded story?
π§ Evidence of early mythology?
π¬ How do scientists date such ancient artwork?
This video will take you deep into the mystery of prehistoric art and explore whether these paintings are just a hunting scene or something much deeper β our first attempts at storytelling.
π Learn more:
π Griffith University discovery: https://news.griffith.edu.au/2024/07/04/cave-painting-in-indonesia-is-the-oldest-known-picture-story/
π About Leang Karampuang Cave: id.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leang_Karampuang
π The oldest European art β Chauvet Cave: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chauvet_Cave#/media/File:Paintings_from_the_Chauvet_cave_(museum_replica).jpg
π If you're fascinated by ancient secrets and how we became storytellers, watch until the end!
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