Elsewhere in the caves are paintings that depict scenes from the epics. So the walls of Bhimbetka are like an art gallery that records the traditions of creative efforts of several generations. Let us see. The term cave dwellers is used to designate ancient people who occupied caves in various parts of the world. Cave dwellers date generally from that part of the Stone Age called the Paleolithic, which started, according to some authorities, about 2 million years ago.
Caves are natural shelters, offering shade and protection from wind, rain, and snow.
As archaeological sites, caves are easy to locate and often provide conditions that encourage the preservation of normally perishable materials, such as bone. Wherever caves were available, prehistoric nomadic hunters and gatherers incorporated them into the yearly cycle of seasonal camps. Most of their activities took place around campfires at the cave mouth, and some caves contain stone walls and pavements providing additional protection from winds and dampness. The paintings in the caves often depict the hunting scenes. Artefacts have been found in caves in France, Spain, Belgium, Germany, Italy, and Great Britain.