Picture Cave

Picture Cave
LocationWarren County, Missouri
DiscoveryPre-Columbian
GeologyLimestone

Picture Cave is a cave in Warren County, Missouri containing a large array of Native American wall paintings, from which it takes its name. It has been described as “the most important rock art site in North America.”[1] A total of 296 prehistoric glyphs are present on the cave walls.[2] In 2021 the cave was sold to an undisclosed buyer for over 2 million dollars despite the objections of the Osage Nation.[3]

References

  1. ^ Gershon, Livia. "Missouri Cave Filled with Ancient Artwork Sold Against Osage Nation's Wishes". Smithsonian Magazine. Retrieved 2021-10-18.
  2. ^ "Picture Cave 1 23WN79". Michael Fuller. Retrieved October 10, 2021.
  3. ^ "A cave full of ancient Indigenous paintings sold for more than $2 million. The Osage Nation says it belongs to them". cnn.com. September 16, 2021. Retrieved October 23, 2021.

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