What are the Paintings from the Pre-historic Era Arts Mapeh 9

 Their paintings were found inside the caves which may have been their way of communicating with each other. It may also be for religious or ceremonial purposes.

  These paintings may be more an artifact of the archeological evidence than a true picture of humans' first created.

  Prehistoric drawings of animals were usually correct in proportion.

The dominant features in painting were large animals native in the region. It was discovered on September 12, 1940 and given statutory historic monument protection. The painting has nearly 2,000 figures composed mainly of animals, human figures and abstract design. Some sections have been identified inside the cave such as: The great hall of the Bulls, The Lateral Passage, The Shaft of the Dead Man, The Chamber of Engravings, The Painted Gallery, and The Chamber of Felines.

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