Early humans far from the South African coast collected unusual objects

Pamela R. Willoughby ()

Nature, 2021, vol. 592, issue 7853, 193-194

Abstract: Ostrich eggshells and crystals gathered more than 100,000 years ago shed light on the cultural evolution of early humans. Found in South Africa’s interior, they reveal that technological innovations occurred beyond its coast.

Keywords: Archaeology; Anthropology (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2021
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