Two ancient Indian cave paintings, representative of their times, one from Ajanta and one from Badami, have made it to the Arctic World Archive. The works date back to fifth and sixth centuries.

These are the oldest artworks known to man. Some have been rated UNESCO World Heritage sites because of their prehistoric art. Explore India's stunning cave art heritage through these pictures.

The Bhimbetka rock shelters in Madhya Pradesh was discovered quite unintentionally but has slowly grown in significance over time.

There's a lot of history in Ajanta and Ellora, and you won't find all of it in textbooks