VOICED : Francia inaugura replica de arte rupestre de la cueva de Lascaux

The transcript discusses the discovery of the Lascaux Cave, a significant prehistoric art site, by four teenagers during the Nazi occupation. It highlights the creation of a full-scale replica of the cave, known as Lascaux 4, to preserve the original site, which has been closed to the public since 1963 due to environmental threats. The replica allows visitors to experience the cave's art and inscriptions in a controlled environment. The project, costing 66 million euros and taking four years to complete, will be inaugurated by Simón Coengas, the last surviving discoverer, alongside French President François Hollande.

Who discovered the prehistoric paintings in the Lascaux Cave?

• Local villagers

• Four teenagers

• A group of archaeologists

• A team of scientists

Why is the original Lascaux Cave closed to the public?

• It is too small to accommodate visitors

• It is being used for scientific research

• It is located in a dangerous area

• It is threatened by fungi and algae due to visitor influx

What is the length of the Lascaux Cave replica?

• 750 meters

• 100 meters

• 250 meters

• 500 meters

How much did the creation of Lascaux 4 cost?

• 66 million euros

• 80 million euros

• 100 million euros

• 50 million euros

Who will be present at the inauguration of Lascaux 4?

• The President of the United States

• The Prime Minister of the UK

• The President of France and one of the original discoverers

• The Mayor of the local town