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In December 1994, an archaeological marvel hidden deep inside France鈥檚 Gorges de l鈥橝rd猫che 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?

This film follows a 30-year archaeological, geological and artistic adventure as scientists endeavour to understand and conserve this exceptional record of humanity鈥檚 distant past.