Tourist Damages 6,000-Year-Old Cave Paintings for Social Media Photos

Spanish authorities investigate a man for pouring water on ancient artworks to capture clearer images, causing irreparable damage.

The incident occurred in the Sierra Sur de Jaén mountain range in southern Spain.
The 39-year-old man from Los Villares uploaded the photos to Facebook, prompting the investigation.
The cave paintings, made on limestone, are protected by Spain's heritage register.
Pouring water on the limestone caused salts to dissolve and form a damaging crust.
Similar acts of vandalism against ancient art have been reported globally in recent years.