Prehistoric cave paintings in peril again

Thursday, October 6, 2011 - 17:30 in Paleontology & Archaeology

At least 14,000 years ago, artists took to Altamira cave in Spain with charcoal and red pigments, painting bison, deer and their own handprints on the rock walls and ceiling. Plans to reopen this prehistoric art gallery to the public have scientists raising the alarm.

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