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UV scans uncover natural varnish that may have preserved ancient Chauvet Cave drawings

Source: phys.org • Published: Oct 28, 2026, 06:40 PM UTC • ⏱ ~1 min read
UV scans uncover natural varnish that may have preserved ancient Chauvet Cave drawings

Tucked away inside a limestone cave in southeastern France lies some of the oldest artwork in existence. Known as Chauvet Cave, the site is so historically important-and fragile-that its location is kept secret and the cave is locked behind a huge steel door. And now,...

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