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Leang Timpuseng Cave

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Leang Timpuseng is a limestone karst cave located in the Maros Pangkep region of South Sulawesi, Indonesia. It is an important archaeological site recognized for housing some of the oldest known figurative cave art in the world. A prehistoric hand stencil inside the cave was dated using uranium-thorium analysis to be at least 39,000 years old. The site is heavily studied by archaeologists and anthropologists interested in the chronology of early human artistic expression.

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Where is Leang Timpuseng Cave?

Leang Timpuseng is in the Maros Pangkep karst region of South Sulawesi, Indonesia. It is a limestone cave and an important archaeological site.

Why is Leang Timpuseng famous?

The cave contains some of the oldest known figurative cave art in the world. A prehistoric hand stencil inside the cave is one of its best-known discoveries.

What kind of art was found at Leang Timpuseng?

Researchers found figurative cave art and a prehistoric hand stencil. The art was made inside the limestone cave of the Maros Pangkep region.

How old is the cave art at Leang Timpuseng?

The cave's art is generally discussed as dating to around 45,500 years ago, placing it deep in the prehistoric period. The site is important because it shows very early figurative art rather than only abstract marks.

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