French caver makes historic find (BBC)

[eppur_se_muova]

A French caver has discovered prehistoric cave art believed to date back 27,000 years - older than the famous Lascaux paintings.

Gerard Jourdy, 63, said he found human and animal remains in the chamber in the Vilhonneur forest, in caves once used to dispose of animal carcasses.
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The discovery was made in November, but kept secret while initial examinations were carried out.
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The French culture ministry confirmed the findings, but a spokesman said that although the discovery was of interest, the paintings were not as spectacular as those in the Cosquer and Chauvet caves in the Ardeche.
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more at http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/europe/4686724.stm

[benburch]

1. Disappointing that they did not release photographs. nt

[Angry Girl]

2. Yeah, I wanted to see the hand.

Apparently there's also a face made on a stalactite too. They said the place is extremely delicate and that's probably why no photos yet. (I think the flash damages the art somehow or maybe they have to do some preservation work first to combat the effects of modern-day air.)

[Tesha]

3. Well, you see, the cave paintings show a guy in a turban...

> Disappointing that they did not release photographs.

Well, you see, the cave paintings show a guy in a turban...

Tesha