Pre-Columbian art
Paris art sale goes ahead despite Mexico protests
A controversial sale of pre-Columbian art went ahead in Paris on Sept. 18 despite calls from Mexico and UNESCO for it to be halted.
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Cave Paintings from 40,000 Years Ago are World's Earliest Figurative Art
A painting of an animal in an Indonesian cave dates from at least 40,000 years ago, making it the world's oldest piece of figurative art, new research has shown, reports AFP.
The painting in Borneo, possibly depicting a native type of wild cattle, is among thousands of artworks discovered decades ago in the remote region.
Mysterious sphere of Bosnia: Is this rock proof of a lost European civilization?
The discovery of a bizarre natural sphere in Bosnia is baffling archaeologists and opening up new lines of questioning. Might there have been an ancient, advanced civilization in Europe capable of producing these spheres?
French cave home to earliest drawings wins World Heritage status
UN cultural agency UNESCO on Sunday granted its prized World Heritage status to a prehistoric cave in southern France containing the earliest known figurative drawings.
Delegates at UNESCO's World Heritage Committee voted to grant the status to the Grotte Chauvet at a gathering in Doha, where they are considering cultural and natural wonders for inclusion on the UN list.