An illustrated guide to the lesser-known Palaeolithic cave art of Niaux in the Pyrenees first recorded in the 1920’s.  The Niaux cave's system is complex and has a combined length of more than 14 km (8.70 mi) of underground passages and chambers. An archaeological site with a documented history of Paleo-human presence, It contains numerous distinct areas and galleries of carefully drawn and vivid wall paintings, executed in a black-outlined style typical of the classic Magdalenian period, between 17,000 and 11,000 years ago.  16 pages of text illustrated with line drawings plus 23 b&w photographs.  Text in French.  Hardback.  Very good condition.  Cat No 3561