67,800-year-old hand stencil is the oldest human-made art

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The world's oldest surviving rock art is a hand stencil in an Indonesian cave, dated to 67,800 years ago.
Discovered on a small island off Sulawesi, it is the oldest known artwork and evidence of early humans in the region.
Archaeologists surveyed 44 rock art sites, finding 14 new ones and dating 11 artworks, including the oldest hand stencil.
The hand stencil was created by blowing a pigment-water mixture onto a limestone wall, leaving a crisp outline.
The artwork serves as a tangible connection to the past, offering a glimpse into early human creativity and presence.

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