UV scans uncover natural varnish that may have preserved ancient Chauvet Cave drawings
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Scientists used UV scans to discover a natural varnish on the ancient drawings in the Chauvet Cave, which may have helped preserve them for thousands of years. The varnish was found to glow under UV light, providing a clue to the artworks' remarkable survival. The story quieted without further developments reported in the coverage.
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UV scans uncover natural varnish that may have preserved ancient Chauvet Cave drawings Phys.org · 10d ago broke it first
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