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Oldest known cave paintings discovered in Indonesia

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A team of Australian and Indonesian archaeologists have discovered the oldest example of cave art in the world. Found on the Indonesian island of Sulawesi, the paintings are believed to be more than 51,000 years old. Scientists say it shows early humans were able to tell 'sophisticated' stories through art.
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