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Britain’s oldest known prehistoric art confirmed in Derbyshire Cave, dating back more than 13,000 years

Source: Times of India
Category: Technology
Region: UK
Published: June 02, 2026 at 09:11

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Ancient markings in a Derbyshire cave, once dismissed as mere scratches, are now confirmed as Britain's oldest prehistoric art. Scientific analysis reveals these deliberate carvings, dating back 13,000 to 15,000 years, offer a rare glimpse into the creative expression of Ice Age hunter-gatherers, rewriting our understanding of early British culture.

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