France - 21,000 years ago

Lascaux

The discovery of the Lascaux cave in 1940 transformed our knowledge of prehistoric art and our origins. A monumental work, the cave continues to fire our collective imagination and moves each new generation around the world.

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Vache rouge à tête noir paroi gauche du diverticule axial

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Norbert Aujoulat from behind to the entrance of the Axial Gallery
© Ministère de la Culture/Centre National de la Préhistoire

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General view of the Hall of the Bulls
Norbert Aujoulat. Ministère de la Culture. Centre national de Préhistoire

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The Unicorn
© Ministère de la Culture/Centre National de la Préhistoire/Norbert Aujoulat

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The Shaft
© Ministère de la Culture/Centre National de la Préhistoire/Norbert Aujoulat

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The Great Black Cow
© Ministère de la Culture/Centre National de la Préhistoire/Norbert Aujoulat

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The Upside-Down Horse
© Ministère de la Culture/Centre National de la Préhistoire/Norbert Aujoulat

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Marcel Ravidat raconte la fabuleuse découverte de Lascaux
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