Study reveals ancient mariners took symbolic art on their voyages By Talker News Aug 17, 2026 Aug 17, 2026 Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save A 4,000-year-old painted stone plaque discovered on Wetar Island, Indonesia. (Shimona Kealy / ANU via SWNS) By Stephen BeechAncient mariners took symbolic art on their epic voyages 4,000 years ago, reveals new research. × This page requires Javascript. Javascript is required for you to be able to read premium content. 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