Syrian archaeologists uncover 11th-century BC painting

dpa German Press Agency Published: Monday October 8, 2007

Damascus- A painting believed to date from the 11th century
BC has been uncovered by archaeologists in northern Syria, the
country's official news agency SANA reported Monday.
Archaeologist Youssef Kenjo told SANA that the painting "of
geometric shapes; squares and rectangles painted in natural dye of
white, black and red," was discovered at Jaadet al-Maghara, north of
Aleppo in northern Syria.

The painting was found on a wall inside a house and is considered
to be "one of the oldest paintings in the world," Kenjo said.

The house seems to have been used for "religious rituals and
social occasions," Kenjo added.

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