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jan 1, 16000 BC - Hall of Bulls from the Lascaux caves of France

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It is believed that these types of painting were created for “hunting magic.” The theory suggests that the prehistoric people who used the cave may have believed that a way to overpower their prey involved creating images of it during rituals designed to ensure a successful hunt.

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jan 1, 16000 BC
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~ 18038 years ago

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