#16: Lascaux Cave Paintings, France
This site was discovered in France in 1940 when 18-year-old Marcel Ravidat’s dog decided to investigate a hole left by an uprooted tree. He would later return with friends to explore more in-depth, thinking it was a secret tunnel to the nearby Lascaux Manor.
Instead, they found cave paintings that date back to the Upper Paleolithic period. The museum opened to the public in 1948 but closed in 1963 as constant visitation damaged the paintings. I have to admit, the paintings are actually really impressive. Who knew our long-lost ancient ancestors could paint so well?
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