The Sulawesi Cave Paintings: Uncovering the Ancient Origins of Narrative Art
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The Sulawesi Cave Paintings: Uncovering the Ancient Origins of Narrative Art For centuries, the origins of human artistic expression have remained shrouded in mystery. However, a recent groundbreaking discovery on the Indonesian island of Sulawesi has shed new light on this captivating enigma. The cave paintings found in the Maros-Prangkep limestone caves, dated to be at least 51,200 years old, have not only rewritten the timeline of figurative art but also unveiled what may be the world’s oldest known narrative artwork.