Tag: Rock Art
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Indonesia’s Hand Stencils May Be World’s Oldest Cave Art
Introduction: A Potential Leap in Prehistoric Art In a discovery that could rewrite our understanding of early human creativity, scientists have identified handprint stencils on cave walls in a little-explored region of Indonesia. Preliminary dating suggests these tan-colored prints could be at least 67,800 years old, making them potentially the oldest known cave art. The…
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Australia Approves Gas Project Extension with Indigenous Protections
Introduction The Albanese government in Australia has made a significant decision, granting approval for the extension of one of the largest gas export projects in the world until 2070. This move has sparked a mix of support and criticism, particularly concerning its potential impact on Indigenous cultural heritage, specifically ancient rock art sites that are…