French caver makes historic find
A French caver has discovered prehistoric cave art believed to date back 27,000 years - older than the famous Lascaux paintings.
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Gerard Jourdy, 63, said he found human and animal remains in the chamber in the Vilhonneur forest, in caves once used to dispose of animal carcasses.
The paintings included a hand in cobalt blue, he told AFP news agency.
The discovery was made in November, but kept secret while initial examinations were carried out.