Summary:
- Archaeologists have discovered the world's oldest known rock art in an Indonesian cave, dating back over 45,000 years. This ancient artwork predates the arrival of modern humans in Europe.
- The rock art depicts various animals, including wild pigs and small buffalo-like animals, as well as hand stencils. This suggests that early human ancestors, such as Homo erectus, were capable of creating sophisticated artwork.
- The discovery of this ancient rock art provides important insights into the artistic and cultural abilities of our human ancestors, challenging the notion that complex artistic expression emerged only with the arrival of modern humans.