Petroglyphs and Pictographs
Petroglyphs and pictographs are terms used by archaeologists to describe forms of rock carvings and paintings. Petroglyph refers to a rock carving or etching, while pictograph is commonly applied to a rock painting. Typically, these "rock art" examples are found in caves or under overhanging cliffs. Although both types of rock art can be traced back to early prehistoric times, many traditional aboriginal (native) cultures in Africa and Australia still practice the art of rock painting.
Origins of rock art
Some of the oldest known rock art features are pictographs. In France and Spain, cave paintings made by early humans have been dated to more than 30,000 years old. Located in...
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