Lascaux Cave
CountryFrance
Date17000 BC
RegionDordogne
About Lascaux Cave
Contains 600 parietal wall paintings. Called the Sistine Chapel of Prehistory. The Hall of Bulls has paintings 5 m long. Discovered in 1940 by teenagers. Closed to the public since 1963 to preserve the art. A replica was built nearby.
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