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A stencil of a handprint in an Indonesian cave is the oldest known rock art

By Christopher Intagliata,
Kai McNamee
Published January 30, 2026 at 4:36 PM EST

Scientists have discovered what they say is the earliest known rock art, in a cave in Indonesia. They say the image dates to more than 67,000 years ago.

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Christopher Intagliata
Christopher Intagliata is an editor at All Things Considered, where he writes news and edits interviews with politicians, musicians, restaurant owners, scientists and many of the other voices heard on the air.
Kai McNamee
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