Cave painting

Cave paintings are early forms of human expression created by our ancestors thousands of years ago, usually on the walls of caves. They often depict animals, hunting scenes, symbols, and abstract patterns, serving possibly as ritualistic or communicative tools. These artworks provide valuable insights into the lives, environment, and beliefs of prehistoric people. Made with natural pigments like charcoal, ochre, and minerals, cave paintings are some of the oldest known visual records, dating back roughly 30,000 to 10,000 years. They demonstrate early humans' ability to think symbolically and their desire to document their world.