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2. The Oldest Extant Photograph of an Animal Discovered in Sulawesi

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Location: Indonesia's Sulawesi Year Found: 2017 Estimated Value: Incalculable This picture, which was discovered on the Indonesian island of Sulawesi, is the world's oldest known example of an animal representation. Dark red ochre was used to create it, and it was drawn 45,000 years ago. The life-size image shows a Sulawesi Warty Pig in what looks to be a scene from a story. The Oldest Living Photograph of an Animal Discovered on the Indonesian Island of Sulawesi @Griffith University/ Stories were told by people as early as 45,000 years ago. This ancient person was recounting and drawing a story about a stocky, short-legged wild pig. This artwork, which was discovered in the Leang Tedongnge Cave, is the earliest proof that people lived in the area. The Warty Pig is still extant, but sadly, his species is classified as "near threatened."