The earliest rock carvings in India were discovered by Archibald Carlleyle , twelve years before the Cave of Altamira in Spain .
Archibald Carlleyle 's work only came to light much later via J Cockburn .
The earliest rock carvings in India were discovered by Archibald Carlleyle , twelve years before the Cave of Altamira in Spain , although his work only came to light much later via J Cockburn .