26. This Archeological Rock Has Ancient Artwork
This rock may not seem impressive to the untrained eye; it just has some random scratches, right? Wrong. The scratches on this rock represent the earliest known artwork in the British Isles, going back to as early as 23,000 years ago. The lines appear to have been made with intention rather than as the result of natural processes. They give insight into how people lived on the Island of Jersey in the distant past. Archaeologists believe that the rock did not serve a functional purpose and represented an artistic way of the people connecting with their environment. Keep reading to learn about some of the best archeological finds in recent years.