A recently uncovered turtle-shaped rock sculpture in Israel could be the earliest evidence of worshipping practices by prehistoric humans. The sculpture was found inside the Manot Cave in Galilee ...

A survey of the origins of painting, sculpture, and architecture from the prehistoric period through approximately 1300 CE. Works of art are discussed in their historical, cultural, and artistic ...

Precisely ageing rock sculptures is a challenge for researchers. Unlike cave paintings, say, there is often no organic matter to sample. Rock art of this size is also rare in the region.