Interactive map of Paleolithic Art
Dive into the fascinating world of history with our interactive map of underwater caves, showcasing extraordinary paleolithic art. a virtual journey that brings to life the remarkable creativity of our prehistoric ancestors. Click the link to start your exploration and uncover the hidden treasures that lie beneath the surface.
Cave art is one of the most important testimonies of the development of human social cognition. The aim is to present artistic, utilitarian presentations of people in the context of the development of their cognitive abilities and the creation of group structures.\
We focus on the diversity and sources in the motifs, techniques and social contexts of art of different genres to determine how they define one level of social complexity, symbolic communication and cooperation within groups.
For our research, we chose caves that were partially or completely flooded with water because the water level in the Stone Age was 100-150 m lower, meaning they were accessible to people "with dry feet". Flooded caves are time capsules that have preserved traces of art in a unique way - without access to light and oxygen, the paintings and engravings survived in perfect condition. However, we do not intend to ignore dry caves, often open to those interested as museums.
The above map will be a kind of guide telling our story through prehistoric cave graffiti of early humans. We will discuss each cave separately and provide links to official sites, if any. We intend to create our own photo books, similar to the one about Mexican caves: Read Here
Stone Age Cave Art
My name is Marta and I work for the Devana Foundation (devana.live), whose main activity is education through travel, exploring interesting places both in Poland and around the world and learning about new cultures. The knowledge we gain allows us to better understand ourselves. The world works according to certain patterns. Understanding them makes it easier to function in different communities, we open up to otherness and it is easier to find our way in everyday life.
Our latest project is about analyzing the cave art of our ancestors from the Stone Age, mainly the Paleolithic period. Cave art is one of the most important evidences of the evolution of social cognition in humans. We want to show that early humans showed a much higher level of intelligence than we think. They also had a much better understanding of the environment and changes in the world they lived in.
The project is part of my diploma thesis in Underwater Archaeology and a summary of my knowledge in the field of Art Archaeology and Cytogenetics. It requires organizing several expeditions to areas where traces of rock art have been found, for which funds are needed. The money collected from this collection will be used for this purpose, the expeditions (at least the first one).
For those who would like to support us in our activities, we offer calendars with photos from our travels and free access to the online course we created: "The beginnings of Art" (currently only in English but we are in the process of translating it).
www.devana.live/courses-online
As a diving instructor, photographer and traveler, I would like to invite all willing donors whose donation will be higher than 100 PLN to dive with us. I will adjust the level to the diving level you have.
Help us realize our project and join the group of travelers. Everyone should set off on an adventure at least once in their life. We can make it easier for each other.
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