Cave Art, Archaeology & the Emergence of Modern Humans | Maxime Aubert | 179
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Dating the Past: Innovations in Rock Art Analysis
This chapter explores the complexities of radiocarbon dating and other advanced techniques used to date cave paintings, especially those in Chauvet Cave and Sulawesi. It highlights the transition from traditional methods to innovative approaches like uranium series dating and laser ablation, which enhance accuracy while minimizing damage to the art. The speakers share insights into their groundbreaking discoveries that challenge previous timelines of ancient rock art, emphasizing the importance of their research in reshaping our understanding of prehistoric human creativity.
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