VOICED : French cave home to earliest drawings wins World Heritage status

The video discusses the discovery of a hidden network of caves in Southern France in 1994, which had been untouched for 20,000 years. These caves contain well-preserved Paleolithic paintings and artifacts due to their stable atmosphere. Access to the original caves is restricted to protect the fragile art, but a replica is being constructed for public viewing. This replica aims to capture the essence of the original caves, allowing visitors to experience the art and atmosphere as our ancestors did.

What event led to the preservation of the cave's contents?

• A flood

• A landslide

• A volcanic eruption

• An earthquake

How does the size of the cave compare to the Lascaux cave?

• It is not comparable

• It is larger

• It is smaller

• It is the same size

Why is the cave not open to the general public?

• The paintings are too fragile

• It is privately owned

• It is too dangerous

• It is still being explored

What is the purpose of building a replica of the cave?

• To preserve the original cave

• To conduct scientific research

• To create a tourist attraction

• To allow public access

What is the expected annual visitor count for the replica cave?

• 100,000

• 400,000

• 200,000

• 300,000