Decorated Rocks
The east side of the Vallon de Castel-Merle with Abri Blanchard in the distance and Abri Castanet to the immediate right. Abri Castanet is the site of what seem to be the oldest rock carvings in Europe.
Ancient Carving
A female sex organ carved in bas-relief at Abri Castanet
Partial Horse
A partial drawing of a horse outlined in black and painted red at Abri Castanet in France.
Vulva Carving
A carved image of a vulva from Abri Castanet.
Abri Castanet Vulva
Images of female genitalia predominate at Abri Castanet.
Female Genitalia Carving
A vulva carving associated with other, unidentifiable carvings.
Unidentifiable Animal
Researchers aren't sure what animal an ancient artist was trying to draw - it could be a bison, or perhaps a horse.
Vulva Carving
One of the many vulva carvings at Abri Castanet, France.
Ancient Firepit
The excavation of an ancient firepit at Abri Castanet. The carvings were done on the ceiling of a rock shelter that collapsed soon after.
Fireplaces
Two firepits at Abri Castanet.
Castanet Excavation
A view of the excavation site at Castanet. The central sector has not yet been excavated, while the southern sector has been explored since 1995.
