Which group of hominins was responsible for creating the cave paintings throughout europe?

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Cro-Magnon cavemen

These early homosapiens had left what had happened during the prehistoric periods. Cro Magnon referred to the rock shelter where they lived near Dorgogne France, these people lived in Europe and northern part of Africa.

Cro magnon

An early hominid:

They lived in Europe and northern Africa and are known for their cave art.

pretty smart lived well in 50s and were effective hunters - invented spear thrower

They are named after a site in France where their remains were first discovered.