Post by grrraaahhh on Jul 2, 2011 17:34:10 GMT -9
Bear DNA is clue to age of Chauvet cave art
* 19 April 2011 by Michael Marshall
* Magazine issue 2809. Subscribe and save
EXPLORING a gorge in south-east France in 1994 for prehistoric artefacts, Jean-Marie Chauvet hit the jackpot. After squeezing through a narrow passage, he found himself in a hidden cavern, the walls of which were covered with paintings of animals.
But dating the beautiful images - which featured in Werner Herzog's recent documentary film Cave of Forgotten Dreams - has led to an ugly spat between archaeologists. Could the bones of cave bears settle the debate?
For the full story, read here: www.newscientist.com/article/mg21028093.900-bear-dna-is-clue-to-age-of-chauvet-cave-art.html