Exploring The World's 6 Most Iconic Prehistoric Sites, Including India's Gem

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What is Prehistoric?

Prehistory, or pre-literary history, spans from early stone tool use by hominins 3.3 million years ago until the invention of writing.

Chauvet Cave, France

The Chauvet Cave, situated in France, contains some of humanity's oldest and impeccably preserved cave paintings, dating back more than 30,000 years.

Lascaux Cave, France

Lascaux Cave, also found in France, gained renown for its Paleolithic cave art, crafted around 17,000 years ago, portraying various animals, human forms, and abstract motifs.

Bhimbetka, India

Bhimbetka, situated in India's Madhya Pradesh region, encompasses rock shelters tracing human occupation from the Palaeolithic era to historical times, revealing India's earliest human presence, including artefacts from the Acheulian period.

Altamira Cave, Spain

Altamira Cave, located in Spain, is celebrated for its Upper Paleolithic cave paintings, estimated to be around 36,000 years old, showcasing intricately detailed depictions of animals such as bison, horses, and deer.

Stonehenge, United Kingdom

Stonehenge, located in the United Kingdom, stands as one of the globe's most emblematic prehistoric structures, originating circa 3000 BCE, with its precise purpose still under debate.

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