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    There are (at least) a couple significant issues to consider. First, the existence of the conditions for the art to be created in the first place (such as accessible caves, access to pigments, etc.). Secondly, the continuous existence of the right conditions to preserve the art up to now (climate, geology, etc.). Commented Mar 4, 2023 at 9:10
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    @T.E.D. - that presumes that caves are readily available everywhere. The limestone geology in those areas helps a lot. Commented Mar 4, 2023 at 15:24
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    Plus where populations were during the ice age. Commented Mar 4, 2023 at 15:55
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    @JonCuster - True. There likely won't be any such finds in Scandanavia for the very simple reason that any such caves it contained were under like a mile of ice. Commented Mar 4, 2023 at 16:58
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    Like finding graffiti on skyscrapers in Manhattan and being surprised not to find either in the Adirondacks. Commented Mar 4, 2023 at 18:11