Oldest Figurative Art: Sulawesi Cave Discovery
- Nao Yim / Published July 7, 2024 11:27 PM
The oldest known figurative rock art, over 51,200 years old, was discovered in a Sulawesi cave, Indonesia by a team led by Adhi Agus Oktaviana.
The artwork depicts human-like figures hunting wild pigs and was dated using advanced uranium-series methods.
This finding surpasses the age of previous European Ice Age art and offers the earliest evidence of visual storytelling.
Sayart / Nao Yim, yimnao@naver.com
The oldest known figurative rock art, over 51,200 years old, was discovered in a Sulawesi cave, Indonesia by a team led by Adhi Agus Oktaviana.
The artwork depicts human-like figures hunting wild pigs and was dated using advanced uranium-series methods.
This finding surpasses the age of previous European Ice Age art and offers the earliest evidence of visual storytelling.
Sayart / Nao Yim, yimnao@naver.com
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