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UV scans uncover natural varnish that may have preserved ancient Chauvet Cave drawings
Ultraviolet scans reveal a natural varnish protecting the prehistoric masterpieces inside Chauvet Cave.
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An algorithm-guided survey of eight caves in southwest Ireland found art dated to about 15,000 years ago, pushing known human presence on the island roughly 5,000 years earlier than previously thought
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Ancient cave art discovery suggests first known humans in Ireland walked over from Wales
Ancient cave art discoveries in Ireland suggest the island's earliest humans arrived from Wales 15,000 years ago.
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Intricate Carvings in Ostrich Eggshells are 60,000 Years Old
Ancient ostrich eggshell engravings dated to 60,000 years ago suggest humans possessed sophisticated pattern-thinking capabilities far earlier than once thought.