Pha Taem Cave Art - Pha Kham, these pale paintings were probably made with pigment, red was used to connect rituals with death.

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Pha Taem Cave Art - Pha Kham, these pale paintings were probably made with pigment, red was used to connect rituals with death. These cliff paintings are believed to have been made 3,000 years ago. Much of the cliff face hangs over the drawings which has protected the paintings from weather. Some of the images are remarkably well preserved so that you can make out catfish, handprints, abstract designs and some unusual geometric paintings.

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Size: 5400px × 3600px
Location: Ubon, Thailand
Photo credit: © John Lander / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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