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Recent discoveries in caves reveal ancient human activity and DNA, shedding light on prehistoric societies and ecosystems.

Significant archaeological discoveries in caves, including artifacts dating back 400,000 years and ancient human DNA recovered from cave walls and rock art, provide new insights into complex pre-human societies. Additionally, findings in New Zealand caves reveal lost ecosystems and potential ancestors of species like the flightless kākāpō. These breakthroughs could transform our understanding of prehistoric art and human history.