Indonesia forest fires endanger ancient rock art
The world's oldest rock carvings, located on the island of Sulawesi in Indonesia, are facing the threat of destruction due to a wave of intense wildfires caused by the El Niño phenomenon and climate change. These carvings, which are over 67,000 years old, represent a global human heritage and have been subjected to erosion from the extreme heat and soot resulting from the fires that have come dangerously close to the archaeological caves, with flames reaching as close as 800 meters from their entrances. The fires are attributed to severe drought and rising temperatures, with increasing threats that could lead to the loss of vital evidence of human cognitive development, thereby endangering an important cultural and natural legacy. Currently, firefighting teams are working to contain the flames, but the danger is expected to escalate if dry weather conditions persist without intervention. The international community is called upon to develop long-term protection strategies to preserve this invaluable global heritage.
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