Archaeology
5000-Year-Old Rock Art
5000-year-old rock art found in India's south
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Discovery
Rock art found in southern India is estimated to be 5,000 years old, depicting humans and animals. The site is in Tamil Nadu. The images show a transition from hunting to farming.
Limitations
The discovery provides insight into prehistoric culture, but the exact date and context require further research and confirmation. The site will be protected and studied.
Images are illustrative, not photographs of the reported finds.