The Art Museum of Southeast Texas is presenting “Thomas Veillon: A Lasting Tradition” in the latest in its Café Arts series for local artists. A reception is set for 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., Aug. 23.

These proved to be the earliest direct dating of cave paintings in South America,” said Dr. Guadalupe Romero Villanueva, author of the research published in the Science Advances journal.

NEUQUEN, Argentina, March 7 (Reuters) - Archaeologists have discovered the earliest dated cave paintings in South America in Argentine Patagonia, dating back 8,200 years. The 895 paintings were ...

These South American cave paintings reveal a surprisingly old tradition. Patagonia cave figures may have helped transmit cultural knowledge starting about 8,200 years ago.

These proved to be the earliest direct dating of cave paintings in South America,” said Dr. Guadalupe Romero Villanueva, author of the research published in the Science Advances journal.