Beginning in the 1990s, scientists analyzed these handprints using ultraviolet photography, but technology has advanced greatly since then. Still, accurately dating cave paintings is a difficult task.
Explore the 9 oldest-known archaeological sites, from Theopetra Cave to Göbekli Tepe, and Altamira. Dive into early human history and fascinating cave art.
the earliest cave paintings in Spain (from three different sites) date back more than 64,000 years. These paintings are red and black in color and depict geometric shapes, hand-prints, hand ...