Cave Dwellers

Look — ancient cave artists used these three tools to paint in the dark

by Jennifer Walter
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Our ancient ancestors spent a lot of time in caves. Just look at the plethora of art, tools, and remains that have been uncovered by archaeologists.

But how were early humans able to see in an incredibly dark place?

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