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Oldest Scientifically Dated Cave Hand Stencil

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at least67,800years old

Liang Metanduno LMET2 hand stencil

Liang Metanduno Cave, Muna Island, Southeast Sulawesi, Indonesia

A hand stencil in Liang Metanduno Cave on Muna Island, Indonesia, was made at least 67,800 years ago, making it among the earliest securely dated examples of cave hand-stencil art.