The cave art depicting three humans and a pig was painted at least 51,200 years ago.
A new study published inNaturedetails the findings.
The painting tells a complex story.
Photo: Oktaviana et al viaNature
It is the oldest evidence we have for storytelling.
Scientists used new technology to more accurately date the rock art.
At that point, the wealth of imagery in the cave was cataloged.
Photo: Oktaviana et al viaNature
Until ancient cave art was discovered in Borneo in 2018, its only known traces were in Europe.
If so, we can’t wait to see what’s yet to be discovered.
Researchers have discovered the oldest piece of representational rock art, dating back 51,200 years.
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The work was found in a cave on Karampuang Hill, located on Indonesia’s Sulawesi island.
Photo: BRIN/Google Art & Culture
