Symbols and markings carved into tools and figurines by Stone Age humans over 40,000 years ago could be an ancient precursor to writing, according to a new analysis. The marks, found on 260 artifacts ...
40,000-year-old structured symbols found in German engravings. More than 3,000 symbols discovered on Ice Age tools and pendants. Findings suggest symbolic notation predates known writing systems.
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