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World's oldest cave painting decaying at 'rapid pace'

The world's oldest cave painting is decaying at a rapid pace due to climate change, archaeologists said, as experts race against time to find ways to preserve the priceless prehistorical artwork in Indonesia.
News Lens • 10 Jun 21

World's oldest artwork found in Indonesian cave: study

An Indonesian cave painting that depicts a prehistoric hunting scene could be the world's oldest figurative artwork dating back nearly 44,000 years, a discovery that points to an advanced artistic culture, according to new research.
Asia • 12 Dec 19

Indonesia tsunami warning system failed on 'last mile'

Tsunami warnings to the local population of quake-hit Sulawesi island failed on the "last mile", causing many to be surprised by waves as high as six metres, according to a German research centre that developed a warning system used by Indonesia.
Indonesia • 01 Oct 18

384 dead as Indonesia death toll 'could hit thousands'

At least 384 people have died after a major earthquake and tsunami hit the Indonesian island of Sulawesi, with officials saying the number of people killed could rise to thousands.
World • 29 Sep 18

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