In 1940, four teens stumble upon prehistoric cave paintings dating back 15,000 to 17,000 years while exploring a cavern after their dog led them there.
Found near Montignac, France, These paintings featured detailed depictions of animals. They are considered among the finest examples of Upper Paleolithic art.
In Chauvet Cave, also in France, paintings from around 32,000-30,000 B.C. include various animals and offer insights into early human life. The Lascaux cave, studied by archaeologist Henri-Édouard-Prosper Breuil, features around 600 paintings and 1,500 engravings of animals and symbols, with one human figure. Used for hunting and religious practices, the cave was closed to the public in 1963 due to damage but is now replicated for visitors.