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Cave or rock paintings are paintings painted on cave or rock walls and ceilings, usually dating to prehistoric times. Rock paintings have been made since the Upper Paleolithic, 40,000 years ago.

Looking at the rock, Fjeld noticed it had some unnatural coloring and patterns. He took a closer look and identified several painted scenes along the slab, officials said.

A 200-year-old rock painting depicts an ancient, horned serpent. The painting seems linked to an ancient myth about large, extinct animals that once roamed southern Africa.

According to B Kandasamy, archaeologist and Assistant Professor of History at Rajapalayam Raju’s College, a 3,000-year-old white rock painting was found on Sanjeevi Hills along with an urn ...