Sulawesi Rock Art Pushes Back Timeline of Early Human Symbolism
A prehistoric hand stencil discovered in Liang Metanduno cave on Muna Island in southeastern Sulawesi, Indonesia, has been dated to at least 67,800 years ago, making it the oldest known example of rock art identified to date. The finding significantly expands the chronology of symbolic expression in Southeast Asia and reinforces evidence of advanced cognitive and cultural development among early modern humans in the region.
Month: Current Affairs - March 03, 2026
Category: Archaeology | Prehistory