ScienceMore in Science→
60,000-Year-Old Eggshell Engravings Show Early Geometric Thinking
Key Takeaways
- Researchers analyzed 112 engraved ostrich eggshell fragments from sites in South Africa and Namibia.
- The study says more than 80% of the engravings show consistent spatial patterns such as parallel lines and right angles.
- The findings support the idea that early Homo sapiens used rule-based geometric design more than 60,000 years ago.
DE
DT Editorial Team··via sciencedaily.com
