Lascaux: virtual cave visit

In 1940 the cave of Lascaux was discovered by four teenagers. The cave is located in the French region of Dordogne and hosts more then 2000 cave paintings from the Paleolithicum: animals, humans but also more abstract drawings.

These cave paintings are incredibly well preserved and give us a good idea about the life at that time. The paintings however are threatened by bacteria and fungal infections. The government closed the cave in 1963 in an attempt to save the paintings from further deterioration.

A virtual visit to the cave however is still possible: by clicking on the picture below you can discover the different panels and find additional info about each painting.

Enjoy!