Prehistoric Humans Risked Lives for Shaman Training Cave Paintings

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Prehistoric Humans Risked Lives for Shaman Training Cave Paintings
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Ancient hunter-gatherers around 16,000 years ago risked their lives exploring a difficult cave in the French Pyrenees, possibly for ritualistic shaman training, as evidenced by intricate paintings and tools found deep within the site, suggesting a complex cultural practice.

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