This 15,000-Year-Old Discovery Changes What We Know About Early Human Creativity
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A research team has discovered 15,000-year-old clay ornaments in Israel, showing that symbolic expression began before agriculture. The findings suggest that both children and adults participated in creating these ornaments, highlighting early social and cultural development.
Researchers found 142 beads and pendants made from clay in Israel. The ornaments were created by Natufian hunter-gatherers around 15,000 years ago. They were shaped into various forms and coated with red ochre. The discovery changes the understanding of the relationship between clay, symbolism, and settled life. The ornaments were found at four Natufian sites and indicate a long-standing practice of using clay for visual communication. The findings also show that children participated in creating the ornaments, suggesting a shared daily activity that played a role in teaching skills and passing down social values.
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