A stenciled hand, the oldest known prehistoric cave painting, discovered in Indonesia
- Posted on January 24, 2026
- By Le Monde
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A stenciled hand, the oldest known prehistoric cave painting, discovered in Indonesia
This 'negative hand,' which researchers have dated to at least 67,800 years ago, is now the oldest known example of cave painting. The discovery fills a crucial gap in tracing the path of our species' journey to Australia via Indonesia.
