100,000-Year-Old Marking May Be First Human Symbol
Michael Erard, Science
About 100,000 years ago, ancient humans started etching lines and hashtag patterns onto red rocks in a South African cave. Such handiwork has been cited as the first sign our species could make symbolsdistinct marks that stand for some meaningand thus evidence of a sophisticated mind.
About 100,000 years ago, ancient humans started etching lines and hashtag patterns onto red rocks in a South African cave. Such handiwork has been cited as the first sign our species could make symbolsdistinct marks that stand for some meaningand thus evidence of a sophisticated mind.