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Britain's Oldest Prehistoric Cave Art Discovered in Derbyshire
What were initially thought to be simple red stains in a Derbyshire cave have been confirmed as Britain's oldest known prehistoric art, dating back over 13,000 years. This discovery pushes back the timeline of art in Britain significantly.
1 Jun, 21:01 — 2 Jun, 09:11
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Britain's earliest prehistoric art found in beauty spot cave
Mystery remains around the meaning behind the art more than 17,000 years later.
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Britain’s oldest known prehistoric art confirmed in Derbyshire Cave, dating back more than 13,000 years
Ancient markings in a Derbyshire cave, once dismissed as mere scratches, are now confirmed as Britain's oldest prehistoric art. Scientific analysis reveals these deliberate carvings, dating back 13,000 to 15,000 years, offer a rare glimpse into the creative expression of Ice Age hunter-gatherers, rewriting our understanding of early British culture.
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First report: BBC · 1 Jun, 21:01|Full coverage: 2 · 12h|Window: 12h
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