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The First Writing?
- Researchers announced a breakthrough in decoding the earliest known form of proto-writing.
- This proto-writing dates back over 10,000 years to the Paleolithic era.
Paleolithic Art Shift
- The earliest forms of art, found from 37,000 years ago, are figurative but not iconic.
- The iconic style we associate with Paleolithic art (e.g., Lascaux, Chauvet) emerged around 20,000-25,000 years ago.
Inside Lascaux Cave
- Lascaux cave features galleries with animal depictions, created with brushes, pigments, and engravings.
- The vibrant scenes include stampeding bulls, horses, and deer, creating an immersive experience.