alt_history Sciencedaily Archaeology 2026-07-28

Charcoal Discovery Precisely Dates Ancient French Cave Paintings

Scientists have precisely dated paintings in France's Font-de-Gaume cave for the first time using newly discovered charcoal within pigments. The analysis revealed paintings were created during several distinct periods, some dating back 13,000 years.

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