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The Chauvet-Pont d'Arc cave

The Chauvet-Pont d'Arc cave

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The Chauvet-Pont d'Arc cave

Discovered on Sunday 18 December 1994 by Jean-Marie Chauvet, Éliette Brunel and Christian Hillaire during a private speleological exploration, the Chauvet-Pont d'Arc cave is one of the oldest decorated Palaeolithic caves in the world.

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Brunel chamber - South

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Brunel chamber - South

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Brunel Chamber - North

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Brunel Chamber - South

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