World Heritage Site: Decorated Cave of Pont d’Arc, known as Grotte Chauvet-Pont d’Arc, Ardèche
Publication Year: 2016
Publication Type: Article
Publication Identifier: WHE1C2F4572E3
Summary
Chauvet Cave, discovered in 1994 and later designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2014, holds some of the earliest known cave art, predating any previously recognized examples. The cave's wall paintings and engravings, which were initially celebrated as representing the 'Dawn of art,' were closed to the public in 1994 to protect them from chemical and microbial damage. In April 2015, replicas of the most striking imagery were opened at a purpose-built site, Caverne du Pont d'Arc, allowing for the preservation and study of the original cave while providing access to its artistic treasures.
Citation
James, N. (2016). Replication for Chauvet Cave. Antiquity, 90(350), 519–524. https://doi.org/10.15184/aqy.2016.63
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