Scientists discover the world's oldest figurative art depicting a hunting scene | ABC News

Archaeologists have discovered the oldest-known scene of figurative art depicting a hunting scene.

The researchers used a new technique to date the artwork to about 51,000 years.

Even older artwork around the world may be revealed using the new dating technique.

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