Archaeologists have unveiled what is believed to be the world’s oldest 3D map, an astonishing relic from the Paleolithic era that rewrites the history of cartography. Found in the Ségognole 3 rock shelter in the Paris Basin,

Researchers uncovered a 13,000-year-old sandstone model in France’s Ségognole 3 rock shelter, possibly the world’s oldest 3D map. The miniature landscape reflects natural water flows, revealing early humans' advanced environmental understanding and engineering skills.

The map was found at the Ségognole 3 rock shelter in the Fontainebleau sandstones south of Paris. This site has been studied for over 40 years and is well known for artistic engr