The "Y" symbol translates as "to be born" and likely signifies the birthing periods of the hunted animals. Thus, we conclude that these signs found in prehistoric caves could reflect an age when a ...

The oldest known cave painting in Africa (and perhaps the world) is a stunning 73,000-year-old cross-hatch pattern on a rock ...

These caves are more than just historical ... The art includes animals and celestial symbols, providing insights into the spiritual beliefs of ancient Mesoamerican cultures.

The researchers radiocarbon-dated those carvings to find their exact age, and determined that the animal symbols represent ... long before the ancient Greeks. "Early cave art shows that people ...

New details of our past are coming to light, hiding in the nooks and crannies of the world, as we refine our techniques to go looking for them. Most lauded is the reconstruction of the evolution ...

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