As of 2026-10-12, Cueva de las Manos tops the list with 5,501 BC.
- #1 Cueva de las Manos — 5,501 BC
mural
source Wikidata - #2 Investiture of Zimrilim — 1,801 BC
mural
The Investiture of Zimri-Lim is a large colorful mural discovered at the Royal Palace of the ancient city-state of Mari in eastern Syria. The fresco, which dates back to the 18th century BC, depicts Zimri-Lim, king of Mari, receiving the rod-and-ring symbol from the goddess Ishtar. It was discovered by French archaeologist André Parrot during excavations at Mari in 1935–1936. The painting is now displayed at the Musée du Louvre in Paris, France. Read more on Wikipedia.
Wikidata - #3 Fresco of a woman sitting on a throne — 1,576 BC
from Akrotiri on Santorini, Cyclades, Greece
source Wikidata - #4 Ceiling painting from the palace of Amenhotep III — 1,390 BC
object highlighted in The MET collection
source Wikidata - #5 Hades abducting Persephone — 341 BC
wall painting from tomb at Aigai
source Wikidata - #6 Samnite soldiers — 331 BC
fresco from a tomb frieze in Nola 4th century BCE
source Wikidata - #7 Musée Saint-Raymond, 25541 — AD 1 source Wikidata
- #8 Musée Saint-Raymond, 26754 — AD 1 source Wikidata
- #9 Fragment of a Roman mural from the Roman villa Maasbracht-Steenakker — AD 100
Fragment showing the face of a gladiator
source Wikidata - #10 Evil Eye Wall Painting, House M-7-W6, Dura Europos — AD 194
Wall painting depicting an evil eye on the southern wall, facing the entrance of room W6.
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