Conservation of paleolithic cave art in the Capova cave

Paleolithic cave art in the Kapova Cave (Shulgan-Tash), located in Bashkortostan, Southern Urals, offers unique insights into ancient human culture. The cave preserves approximately 19,000-year-old drawings, including realistic zoomorphic images, abstract geometric figures, and ochre spots, totaling around 200 known images. Unlike its Western European counterparts, the art exhibits distinct features, suggesting the existence of a cultural center in the Southern Urals during the Paleolithic era. This study focuses on the conservation challenges posed by these ancient drawings, highlighting their significance for understanding prehistoric human behavior and artistic expression.

Lyakhnitsky, Y. S. (2018). Conservation of paleolithic cave art in the Capova cave. Journal of Historical Archaeology & Anthropological Sciences, 3(1). https://doi.org/10.15406/jhaas.2018.03.00075