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Hidden charcoal reveals the true age of ancient cave paintings
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Scientists have successfully dated prehistoric cave paintings in France by identifying and analyzing charcoal hidden within the pigments. This breakthrough allows researchers to accurately determine the age of artwork that was previously considered impossible to date.
For the first time, scientists have accurately determined the age of prehistoric paintings inside Font-de-Gaume, a celebrated decorated cave near Les Eyzies in Dordogne (southwestern France).
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