Ancient Hand Stencil Artwork Discovered in Indonesian Cave Dated to 67,800 Years
Researchers have identified what may be the oldest known cave painting, located in a cave on Sulawesi island in Indonesia. The artwork consists of reddish-brown hand stencils created approximately 67,800 years ago. This discovery pushes back the timeline for early human artistic expression and provides new insights into prehistoric creative practices.
Key facts
- The artwork consists of hand stencils in a reddish-brown pigment
- It was found in a cave on Sulawesi island, Indonesia
- The painting has been dated to approximately 67,800 years old
- Researchers describe it as a stencil that was subsequently modified
- This represents potentially the oldest known cave painting discovered to date
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Locations
- Sulawesi
- Indonesia