Artwork and Inscriptions
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Inside Praileaitz Cave: A Magdalenian Pendant Sanctuary
Discovered in 1983, Praileaitz Cave held 29 Magdalenian pendants and a 14-piece necklace — explore why this Basque cave became a ritual…
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Inside Las Caldas Cave: The Venus With an Ibex’s Head
Dated to about 13,400 years ago, the Venus of Las Caldas joins an ibex’s head to a woman’s body on a possible…
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Diamer-Basha Petroglyphs: How a Dam Drowns 37,000 Carvings
Over 37,000 petroglyphs line the Indus at Chilas — some 8,000 years old. Discover the Diamer-Basha rock art the dam reservoir will…
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Beisan Steles
The Beisan steles, also known as the Beisan Inscription, are ancient stone monuments located near the site of the biblical city of…
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Painted Rock Petroglyph Site
The Painted Rock Petroglyph Site is a historic landmark in the Sonoran Desert of southwestern Arizona. Known for its collection of petroglyphs,…
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Ughtasar Petroglyphs
The Ughtasar Petroglyphs, located in Armenia, represent a significant cultural and historical site. These rock carvings date back to the 3rd millennium…