Lascaux Cave's Secrets

The Lascaux cave is an incredible archaeological site discovered accidentally by four teenagers and their dog. Inside, there are 17,000-year-old paintings of extinct animals like the aurochs as well as handprints. Interestingly, the earliest known maps of the stars, dating back to 16,500 BC, have been found on the cave walls. However, visitors to the cave today cannot see the genuine, 17,000-year-old art, as it has been replaced with a replica to protect the originals from damage caused by tourist traffic.