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ASI finds centuries-old rock art sites in Mizoram • Apr. 18, 2025, 5:20 AM ET (The Hindu)

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Cueva de las Manos (“Cave of the Hands”)
Painting of a bison
Lascaux cave: Hall of Bulls
petroglyph
Aboriginal rock art, Northern Territory, Australia
rock painting of a dance performance
African rock engraving
Take a tour of Cooktown in Australia and learn about the history and culture of the local Aboriginal people
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