Lascaux Cave’s Art: 17,000 Years of Prehistoric Mastery
Hidden in the heart of southwestern France, the Lascaux Cave has been considered a privileged window into the thought and artistic expression of early humans. Discovered in 1940 by a group of young explorers, this site contains one of the most impressive collections of rock art in the world, dating back approximately 17,000 years. The cave, located near the town of Montignac, is adorned with more than 600 paintings and 1,500 engravings depicting animals, human figures and abstract symbols. The bison, horses and deer, drawn with extraordinary skill, are a testimony to the daily and spiritual life of the inhabitants...
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