Some of the paintings were found to be over 45,500 years old, predating the famous Lascaux and Chauvet cave paintings by several thousand years. Now, a new study in the journal Nature suggests ...

The World Heritage site of Chauvet Cave in southern France is famous—and a source of both wonder and controversy—for having the world’s oldest cave paintings. When the cave was discovered in ...

From stunning artwork to evidence of elaborate prehistoric butchering, Live Science takes a look at seven amazing caves that ...

The true significance of these magnificent cave paintings at Lascaux and Chauvet in France and at Altamira in Spain remains elusive. But scientists conclude that this art, some of it brilliant ...

A scene from Upper Paleolithic Chauvet cave, France ... “When prehistoric humans in Western Europe depicted large game in cave paintings, many of these animals were already extinct in the ...

The Chauvet-Pont-d’Arc Cave in southeastern France is a jewel of prehistoric art. When it was discovered in December 1994, it amazed the world with its vivid cave paintings, believed to be over ...

Explore the 9 oldest-known archaeological sites, from Theopetra Cave to Göbekli Tepe, and Altamira. Dive into early human history and fascinating cave art.

Let’s explore some common myths and misconceptions about evolution. The Chauvet Cave paintings are tens of thousands of years old and depict iconic animals that are now extinct. Even Werner ...