Indonesian and Australian scientists have discovered representations in Indonesia that are older than European cave paintings. The discovery could change previous ideas about the evolution of human art.
Australian and Indonesian researchers have found intriguing archaeological material at a site in the Indonesian archipelago of South Sulawesi. The discovery is believed to be at least 51,200 years old, which could be more than 5,000 years older than the cave paintings discovered so far. BBC Latest research findings.
The painting depicts four figures, a wild boar with its mouth partly open, and three human-like figures. The largest of these has both hands outstretched and appears to be holding an outstretched tool in one hand. The second is directly in front of the animal and also holds a stick reaching to the boar's throat. The last figure is upside down with its legs spread out beside the animal's head.
Although the earliest drawings can be linked to African discoveries dating back 75,000 to 100,000 years, they only depict geometric shapes. According to Chris Stenger, a researcher at the Natural History Museum in London, there are certainly cave drawings in Africa, but they have not yet been found.
Ten years ago, In 2014, colored handprints were actually discovered on the above-mentioned Indonesian island, Which revealed that Europe is not the only place where such things can be found.
According to Maxime Aubert, a researcher at Griffith University,
The painting tells a complete story. This is the oldest evidence of storytelling. This shows that people of this period also had the ability to think in abstract concepts.
Additionally, he believes this creation could change our understanding of human evolution.
