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Cave paintings were made by early humans starting around 40,000 years ago and could be found in various parts of the world, including Europe and Africa. These paintings served as a form of artistic expression, storytelling, and communication for ancient societies.

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Homo sapiens made cave paintings as a form of communication, storytelling, and possibly for ritualistic or spiritual purposes. These paintings served as a way to document their environment, express their beliefs, and leave a mark for future generations.


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Who are some tribes that made cave paintings?

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Sculptures and cave paintings were a development of which period?

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Why did some archaeologists believe that early cave paintings of animals were meant to honor?

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Where were cave paintings found?

The well known cave paintings are in Lascaux, France.


The Fayum mummy portraits the Great Pyramid of Giza the Lascaux cave paintings the Altamira cave paintings which is the oldest?

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What country will you find prehistoric paintings in chauvet and lascaux caves?

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