The Discovery of Cave Paintings: Altamira to Lascaux

The transcript discusses the discovery of prehistoric cave paintings, starting with Marcelino and Maria's find in Spain, which faced skepticism but was later validated. It then covers the discovery of the Lisko Caves in France and the subsequent belief that Europe was the origin of cave paintings. This theory was challenged by the discovery of older paintings in Indonesia, suggesting independent emergence worldwide. The transcript concludes with questions about the purpose and meaning of these ancient artworks.

Who discovered the Altamira Cave Paintings?

• A group of archaeologists

• Marcelino de Saltuola and his daughter Maria

• A team of scientists

• Local villagers

What was the initial reaction of the scientific community to Marcelino's findings?

• They were ignored completely

• They were immediately accepted

• They were met with skepticism and disbelief

• They were celebrated worldwide

What did modern dating techniques reveal about the Altamira Cave Paintings?

• They were painted 19,000 years ago

• They were created in the 20th century

• They were from the medieval period

• They were only a few hundred years old

What did the teenagers discover in the Lisko Caves?

• An underground passageway

• Gigantic caverns with detailed cave paintings

• A large manor

• A hidden treasure

What was the initial belief about the origin of cave paintings?

• They originated in Asia

• They originated in Africa

• They originated in Europe

• They originated in the Americas

What did the discovery in Indonesia reveal about the age of cave paintings?

• They were younger than European paintings

• They were at least 45,000 years old

• They were from the medieval period

• They were created in the 19th century

What is one of the ongoing questions about cave paintings?

• Why they were painted in black and white

• Why they were only found in Europe

• Why humans started creating them and their meaning

• Why they were painted on ceilings