World's Oldest Known Rock Art Predates Modern Humans' Entrance into Europe — and It Was Found in an Indonesian Cave
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Jan 21, 2026
Primary source: Live Science
Researchers dated a hand stencil in a cave on Muna Island (Sulawesi region) to at least 67,800 years ago, making it the oldest currently known example of rock art and supporting early island dispersals.
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