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Which conservation technique will be primarily used to preserve Leang Karampuang cave art by end of 2024?
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Chemical treatments • 25%
Environmental controls • 25%
Physical barriers • 25%
Other • 25%
Official announcements from the Indonesian government or relevant cultural heritage organizations
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World's Oldest 51,200-Year-Old Narrative Artwork Found in Indonesian Cave
Jul 3, 2024, 04:18 PM
Researchers have discovered the world's oldest known narrative artwork in an Indonesian cave, dating back more than 51,200 years. The painting, found in Leang Karampuang on the island of Sulawesi, depicts a pig and three human-like stick figures. This ancient artwork is considered the earliest known example of representational and visual storytelling. However, the art is rapidly deteriorating, and scientists are working to understand the causes of the damage and find ways to preserve these invaluable murals before they are lost forever.
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Relocation to a museum • 25%
Construction of protective barriers • 25%
Waterproof sealing • 25%
Other • 25%
Increased signage • 25%
Restricted access • 25%
Mandatory guide • 25%
No new measures • 25%
Improved safety equipment • 25%
Better training programs • 25%
Enhanced rescue operations • 25%
Increased public awareness • 25%
National Alpine and Speleological Rescue Corps • 25%
Local government • 25%
Independent safety consultants • 25%
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Controlled drainage • 25%
Emergency breach • 25%
Natural erosion • 25%
No action taken • 25%
Techniques used in excavation • 25%
Methods of preventing decay • 25%
Analysis of permafrost effects • 25%
Preservation of soft tissues • 25%
DNA analysis • 25%
Radiocarbon dating • 25%
Geochemical analysis • 25%
Other • 25%
Taste aversion techniques • 25%
Habitat modification • 25%
Cane toad population control • 25%
Other • 25%
