Current Context : Scientists have discovered the world’s oldest cave painting in the limestone cave of Leang Karampuang cave in Sulawesi, Indonesia, dating back at least 51,200 years.

ABOUT KARAMPUANG CAVE PAINTING 

• Its age was determined using uranium-based dating technology.
• Features : the painting in red pigment shows a pig with its mouth partially open and three part-human, part-animal stick figures, or therianthrope.
• Demonstrates the mental capacity of ancient people.