Lascaux: Discovering the Ancient Cave of Wonders

Lascaux: Discovering the Ancient Cave of Wonders

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Interactive Video

Arts, Social Studies, Architecture, History

1st - 6th Grade

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The video explores the innate human drive to create art and architecture, highlighting the discovery of the Lascaux Cave in France. Found by teenagers in 1940, the cave contains over 2,000 images dating back 20,000 years, showcasing the sophistication of Stone Age art. The video discusses theories on the purpose of these paintings, such as hunting rituals or celebrations, and emphasizes the importance of preserving this global heritage site, recognized by UNESCO.

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What new insight or understanding did you gain from this video?

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