Antiquity· 2017Q1
The earliest directly dated rock paintings from southern Africa: new AMS radiocarbon dates
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New AMS radiocarbon dates reveal the earliest directly dated rock paintings in southern Africa are 8,000 years old, pushing back the timeline for painted art in the region.
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- Directly dated rock paintings from Apollo 11 Cave, Namibia, are 8,000 years old.
- This represents the earliest directly dated rock art in southern Africa.
- AMS radiocarbon dating of organic material was used for precise dating.
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Field: Archeology (Social Sciences)
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