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Lascaux Caves
Dordogne, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France
The Lascaux Caves in Dordogne, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France, are among the world’s most famous prehistoric art sites.
Discovered in 1940 near the village of Montignac, the caves contain more than 600 paintings and numerous engravings created around 17,000 to 22,000 years ago, mainly depicting animals such as horses, bulls, deer, and bison. Often called the “Sistine Chapel of Prehistory,” the caves provide an extraordinary insight into the lives and artistic skills of Paleolithic people.
To protect the fragile artwork, the original caves are closed to visitors, but detailed replicas allow the public to experience this remarkable prehistoric heritage.
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Lascaux, 24290 Montignac-Lascaux, France
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