A glowing clue to how ancient cave artworks survived (IMAGE)

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A glowing clue to how ancient cave artworks survived

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New analysis reveals that these cave drawings are partially covered by calcite mineral, which has kept them safe for tens of thousands of years.

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Adapted from ACS Omega 2026, DOI: 10.1021/acsomega.6c05061

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