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Ancient art: 7 ways early humans saw their world

by Robin Bea
Satukunda Rock Paintings
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Rock paintings reveal humanity's natural creativity — and they can also reveal what was important to ancient humans.

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Here are 7 rock paintings which show how ancient humans saw the world.

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