Still Waters Posted May 28, 2016 #1 Share Posted May 28, 2016 Spanish archaeologists say they have discovered an exceptional set of Paleolithic-era cave drawings that could rank among the best in a country that already boasts some of the world's most important cave art. Chief site archaeologist Diego Garate said Friday that an estimated 70 drawings were found on ledges 300 meters (1,000 feet) underground in the Atxurra cave in the northern Basque region. He described the site as being in "the Champions' League" of cave art, among the top 10 sites in Europe. The engravings and paintings feature horses, buffalo, goats and deer, dating back 12,500-14,500 years ago. https://uk.news.yahoo.com/spain-cave-art-trove-found-1-000-feet-144318822.html 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Hammerclaw Posted May 28, 2016 #2 Share Posted May 28, 2016 A curiously '50s minimalist art style for the Paleolithic. Does the art appear as depicted, or was the outline of the bison photo enhanced? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gingitsune Posted May 29, 2016 #3 Share Posted May 29, 2016 I can't wait to have better pictures of these walls! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vorg Posted May 30, 2016 #4 Share Posted May 30, 2016 I wonder if they had an easier way down millinea ago or the topography changed or just how they did get down there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gingitsune Posted June 3, 2016 #5 Share Posted June 3, 2016 John Hawks' take on the discovery:http://johnhawks.net/weblog/reviews/neandertals/culture/jaubert-bruniquel-stone-circles-2016.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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