Scientists uncover hidden ancient drawings of animals in a Paleolithic cave using a technique to make them look 3D

Fri, 09/08/2023 - 19:32

Four images of a Paleolithic cave drawing of a horse in La Pasiega Cave in Spain, including two rendered in bright colors using DStretch software — The image of a horse in the La Pasiega Cave shown without and with DStretch software processing.
Raquel Asiain/Pedro Saura

Archaeologists found three new drawings from tens of thousands of years ago in a Spanish cave.
They used a visual technique called stereoscopic photography to see the cave art like never before.
The technique made the art look 3D, which helped the archeologists make their new discovery.

Archaeologists have discovered new Paleolithic animal paintings from tens of thousands of years ago hidden in a cave using an updated photography technique.