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How could a country so densly populated for thousands of years not have noticed these paintings before -- that's the most remarkable aspect of the story to me.

[blam]

"How could a country so densly populated for thousands of years not have noticed these paintings before -- that's the most remarkable aspect of the story to me."

I guess it was 'covered-up.' They did say 'unearth'.'

[RightWhale]

How could a country so densly populated for thousands of years not have noticed these paintings before

They are still finding Roman ruins and that was only 2000 years ago. Not long ago they found the Mayflower the Pilgrims commissioned. It's easy to lose track of stuff when the old man passes on and the kids don't give a rip.