Oldest Cave Paintings on Sulawesi Discovered

Archaeologists have made a groundbreaking discovery on the Indonesian island of Sulawesi, uncovering a 51,200-year-old rock painting that is now recognized as the oldest representational artwork in the world. The painting showcases human-like figures engaging with a wild boar, offering insights into early storytelling through art.

This finding challenges prior assumptions about the origins of cave art, highlighting the rich cultural history of Indonesia and suggesting a much older presence of narrative art in human evolution than previously known.