Chauvet: Humanity's First Great Masterpiece
In December 1994, an archaeological marvel hidden deep inside France's Gorges de l'Ardèche was revealed to the modern world for the very first time: the Chauvet cave. Scientists immediately recognised the importance of this discovery. Sealed by a landslide more than 20,000 years ago, the cave had been extraordinarily well preserved. With over 1,000 paintings adorning its walls, Chauvet is a cave art jewel. How were the hidden chambers first formed? Who created the extraordinary art? And how can we preserve it for future generations? Follows a 30-year archaeological, geological and artistic adventure as scientists endeavour to understand and conserve this exceptional record of humanity's distant past.
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Guy Padovani Director · Nicolas Glimois Author Yvonne Debeaumarché Author
First release March 27, 2025 · Produced in France · Production France Télévisions, CNC
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France•tv Studio
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France Télévisions
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CNC
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Ministère de la Culture
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Ville de Vallon-Pont-d’Arc
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France
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Original title
Chauvet, voyage aux origines
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French
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French
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France · March 27, 2025
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