Archaeologists Discovered Prehistoric Finger Painting

Archaeologists have uncovered cave art providing evidence that hunter-gatherer children may have attended a form of prehistoric pre-school. Researchers have revealed that 13,000 years ago, prehistoric children created art in caves with the help of their parents. A conference on the Archaeology of Childhood at Cambridge University, starting today, will reveal the latest research into art made by children as young as three in one of the most famous prehistoric decorated caves in France.

Archaeologist Jess Cooney said: 'We don't know why people made them. We can make guesses like they were for initiation rituals, for training of some kind, or simply something to do on a rainy day'

Archaelogists found evidence of thousands of lines - a simple form of art or decoration known as finger flutings - made by people running their hands down the soft surfaces of the walls and roofs of the many galleries and passages that make up the complex.

Some of the drawings by children were found high up on walls, meaning they could have been helped up there under the watchful eye of an adult.

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