Prehistory 101: Cave Art

National Geographic
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Anthropology Archaeology
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Prehistory 101: Cave Art

From human hands to now-extinct animals, cave art gives us a glimpse into prehistoric life. Who created cave art, and what was its initial purpose? Explore the paintings of Chauvet-Pont d'Arc and Lascaux Grotto, and learn what prehistoric art can tell us about our world thousands of years ago.
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