A team of Tel Aviv University researchers from the field of prehistoric archaeology has proposed an innovative hypothesis ...

Its unique geological formations, known as stalactites and stalagmites, formed beautifully over millions of years. The importance of this cave is due to the rarity of these natural formations in ...

Dr. Maxime Aubert, archeologist and geochemist, uses his headlamp to examine the cave art at Leang Lompoa in Maros, Indonesia. Justin Mott I struggle to keep my footing on a narrow ridge of earth ...

A team of Tel Aviv University researchers from the field of prehistoric archaeology has proposed an innovative hypothesis ...

Why would prehistoric humans carry their youngest children deep into the winding, pitch-black recesses of ancient caves?

Egypt's prehistory Inside the Cave of the Swimmers in Egypt, archaeologists have found prehistoric cave art that some scholars interpret as people swimming. | Credit: John Zada / Alamy When ...

"Near many cave paintings, there's clear evidence of children as young as two being present," the researchers noted. This finding raises questions about the role of children in these prehistoric ...

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