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They can establish the approximate age of the painting, its material, and its creating culture.

What is more to the point is what they do not say - that the paintings meant A, B or C.

No-one can know if the artwork had any religious or other mystical significance, celebrated successful hunting for food, skins and bones, (hunting scenes are a common theme) ..... or were purely decorative!

No-one knows what typical Palaeolithic beliefs were.

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Scholars believe that Paleolithic cave art was likely created for ritualistic or shamanic purposes, as well as for communication and storytelling within early human societies. The art provides insights into the beliefs, practices, and daily life of ancient humans, and is considered a significant cultural and artistic achievement for its time.

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