Welcome to the Chauvet Cave Paintings Exhibit

Prepare to step back in time and experience one of the oldest known art forms created by humans. The Chauvet Cave in southern France boasts stunning murals that were crafted over 30,000 years ago. Explore the mysterious and creative minds of our ancient ancestors as you view their inspiring representations of animals.

About the Chauvet Cave

Discovered in 1994, the cave contains hundreds of images drawn with incredible skill. Many of these images depict familiar animals such as horses, mammoths, and lions. What stories might these ancient froges tell us?

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