A cave painting in Indonesia’s Sulawesi island, depicting three humanoid figures and a pig, is the oldest known human-created scene, dating back at least 51,200 years. This discovery, published in Nature, suggests early humans were capable of storytelling, a crucial aspect of human evolution, according to Adam Brumm of Griffith University. While the exact narrative of the scene is unclear, it indicates an interaction between the figures and the pig. Sulawesi’s ancient residents frequently painted pigs, showing a fascination with the animal.

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