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Flowstone formation in the Sala de las Estrellas at Cueva de Ardales (Malaga, Andalusia), with the traces of red pigment analysed and discussed in the article. (IMAGE)

Flowstone formation in the Sala de las Estrellas at Cueva de Ardales (Malaga, Andalusia), with the traces of red pigment analysed and discussed in the article. (IMAGE) ...
Daily Mail

Neanderthals were far more artistic than first thought! Cave paintings of swirling dots, ladders, animals and hands in Spain were drawn by our ancient cousins 65,000 years ago ...

A flowstone formation at the Cueva de Ardales, Málaga in Spain is stained red, originally thought to be a natural coating of iron oxide deposited by flowing water. However, samples of the red residue ...
Science Daily

Neanderthals indeed painted Andalusia’s Cueva de Ardales

The origin and date of appearance of prehistoric cave art are the subjects of ongoing debate. Spain's Cueva de Ardales is one point of discussion. There a flowstone formation is stained red in places.
UPI

Study: Neanderthals painted Spanish cave art in prehistoric times

Aug. 2 (UPI) --Neanderthals painted art in Ardales cave in Andalusia, Spain, in prehistoric times -- debunking an alternative theory that it happened naturally -- researchers said Monday in a study ...