Discovery of a Palaeolithic Painted Cave at Vallon - Pont-d'Arc (Ardeche )

http://www.culture.fr/culture/gvpda-d.htm

The Dicovery of a Paleolithic Painted Cave at Vallon-Pont-d'Arc in Ardeche, southern France, is described by the French Ministry of Culture as 'an exceptionally important archaeological discovery.' The vast underground network of caves decorated with paintings and engravings dates from the Palaeolithic age (17,000 - 20,000 years ago). The site provides images of several paintings and a comprehensive report on the condition and contents of the find. The site also provides links to research into prehistoric wall paintings elsewhere.

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