Are These Neanderthal Etchings a Long-Lost Message?

Pedro_P

The engraved flint flake from Kiik-Koba, Crimea. The flint has 13 etch marks, which were likely made by one or multiple pointed stones.

▼ A Neanderthal seems to have left a message etched in stone about 35,000 years ago, a new study finds.
An analysis of the slanted, zigzag lines — engraved on a piece of flint discovered at a Neanderthal site in Crimea — reveals that they likely weren't made willy-nilly. Rather, the Neanderthal artist would have needed excellent fine motor skills and attention to detail to etch the lines, which may carry symbolic meaning, the researchers said.
If this new interpretation is correct, the engraved piece of flint will join a growing list of artifacts showing that Neanderthals were likely complex beings who partook in symbolic activities, including intentionally burying their dead and decorating ornaments, the researchers said.
In 1924, researchers discovered the Crimean site, a large cave known as Kiik-Koba , and were astonished to discover the remains of two Neanderthals — an adult and an infant — within it. Scientists also found hundreds of stone tools, including knives, borers and hand axes — and the engraved piece of flint.  (▪ ▪ ▪)

► Read the full note here: Source

Interesting? Find more news here: ★ News Daily Bulletin ★

soothsayer

First signs of communication-use of vocal cords .Communication for eternity-Drawing!

booklover1980

This would challange a lot of preconceived notions about Neanderthals being unintelligent

andy161161

Yes we do read novels all the time about these archaeological findings. Thanks for the note