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Africa’s Incredible Mysteries – Episode 5: What Is Africa’s Oldest Drawing?
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For tens of thousands of years, people have been drawing on the walls of caves and rock shelters. Across Africa, these prehistoric paintings and engravings can be found in countries such as Algeria, Namibia, South Africa and Zimbabwe. They depict animals, hunters, scenes from everyday life and sometimes mysterious symbols.
These remarkable artworks help archaeologists better understand how our ancestors lived and what they wanted to share with future generations. They are precious witnesses to the history of humanity, and several of these extraordinary sites are now protected by UNESCO.
Watch this new episode of ANAKids and uncover the incredible secrets of Africa’s very first artists!
