Lascaux Cave, Montignac
Found in 1940, the Cave of Lascaux near Montignac is home to 2,000 prehistoric painted figures that reveal a world suspended in time. The representation of animals that were not typically eaten in that age perplexed investigators despite the closed cave preserving vibrant hues and mineral pigments. This magnificent piece of history is made more intriguing by the lingering mysteries.
Teenagers found Montignac’s Cave of Lascaux in 1940, and its vivid colors and archaic markings provide a unique window into the past. The unretouched portraits and animal paintings that have been concealed for centuries confound expectations because they raise unsolved concerns about the lives of the artists. An engrossing voyage into a mysterious realm where history is communicated via the imperceptible artistic expression of long-gone times.