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Using the U-series dating technique, scientists in China have managed to narrow down the age of ancient rock paintings along the Jinsha River in the Southwest China’s Yunnan Province to more than 13,000 years ago. The newly revealed age of the Jinsha River rock paintings makes them the oldest art legacy on rock ever found in East Asia.

Source: East Asia’s oldest rock paintings found along China’s Jinsha River

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Last week, UNESCO designated 21 new World Heritage Sites. They join a group of 1,052 protected places around the world that are awarded status for their “outstanding universal value” from either a cultural or natural standpoint.

Source: The Newest UNESCO World Heritage Sites You Can Easily Visit