America's
oldest cave paintings found, dating back SIX THOUSAND YEARS
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-2343766/American-cave-rock-art-lay-hidden-SIX-THOUSAND-YEARS-offers-unique-remarkable-insight-Native-American-societies-lived-lives.html
The faded images in Tennessee's
Cumberland Plateau are believed to be the most widespread collection of such
art ever found in the U.S.
Art works feature mythical creatures, heroic ceremonial
actions, religious motifs and a selection of birds and reptiles
Archaeologists have discovered America's oldest cave and rock art
that has remained hidden for more than 6,000 years.
The faded images were found in Tennessee's
Cumberland Plateau and are believed part of the most widespread collection of
such art ever found in the U.S.
Some of the pictures were drawn using shallow lines made
with a pointed tool and these show events such as hunting, or depict animals
that the Native Americans would have lived with and eaten.
Other images are more elaborate, depicting mythical
creatures and representing the Native's spiritual beliefs.