Maxime Aubert

Maxime Aubert is an archaeologist who has been involved in research concerning ancient rock art in Indonesia. Recent news focuses on the discovery and dating of a handprint found in a limestone cave on Muna Island, Sulawesi, Indonesia. This handprint, dated to approximately 67,800 years ago, is now considered the oldest known example of rock art in the world. The discovery was made by Adhi Agus Oktaviana, who noticed the handprint underneath later cave paintings. Aubert's work, along with other Indonesian and Australian researchers, involved analyzing the tan-colored drawing to determine its age. This finding is significant because it sheds light on the early migration patterns of humans to Australia and Southeast Asia, and provides insights into the artistic capabilities of early human populations. The discovery challenges previous assumptions about the origins and development of rock art.