Cave Art and Symbolic Expression – (c. 40,000–30,000 BCE) (jan 1, 40000 BC – jan 1, 30000 BC)
Description:
Early humans began creating symbolic art, such as the cave paintings at Chauvet (France) and El Castillo (Spain). These artworks include animals, handprints, and abstract symbols, reflecting complex thought, communication, and possibly spiritual beliefs. This period marks the emergence of what many call “behavioral modernity.”Added to timeline:
Date:
jan 1, 40000 BC
jan 1, 30000 BC
~ 10006 years