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French engravings of female genitalia "oldest in the world"

The Abri Castanet engravings could date back 37,000 years.

Spanish cave paintings older than previously thought

New tests show that Spanish cave paintings may be older than scientists had previously believed.

This drawing on a limestone slab found at Abri Castanet in southwestern France is said to be of female sexual organ associated with unidentifiable engravings. Dating back 37,000 years it is believed to be the world's earliest known cave art.

Raphaëlle Bourrillon

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