Posted on 05/16/2018 10:21:01 AM PDT by ETL
A Neanderthal seems to have left a message etched in stone about 35,000 years ago, a new study finds.
An analysis of the slanted, zigzag lines — engraved on a piece of flint discovered at a Neanderthal site in Crimea — reveals that they likely weren't made willy-nilly. Rather, the Neanderthal artist would have needed excellent fine motor skills and attention to detail to etch the lines, which may carry symbolic meaning, the researchers said.
If this new interpretation is correct, the engraved piece of flint will join a growing list of artifacts showing that Neanderthals were likely complex beings who partook in symbolic activities, including intentionally burying their dead and decorating ornaments, the researchers said.
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Ug Jr. got into Ug Sr’s flint bag and messed up one of his flints.
Since 23 and me has stated I have more Neanderthal markers than 95% of the population, I am happy to see any evidence of Neanderthal intelligence.
Burma-shave
"That last rock I scuffed up I sold for $60 million."
"It got me this place and a jet."
Neanderthal man to Neanderthal woman:
Hey, would you like to come up to my cave and see my etchings?...........................
LOL
Poor Thag, he really had rotten luck.
What is a “Q post”?
“Gotta find a woman, gotta find a woman, gotta find a woman, gotta find a woman.”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BCV6paTXyCU
Hmm, my translator says it says “it’s friggin’ cold, can someone please invent pollution so we can get some global warming around here!”
“Stop Global Warming and Save the Ice Age, Before It is Too Late.”
Who knows. Maybe it was an early attempt at the theory of relativity? :)
A photo of Michael Rood?
Thag, my pre-historic ancestor, never really had a good relationship with the local wildlife. First the bear, then the Stegosaurus. And no one wants to talk about that Pterodactyl incident...
“Send more Chuck Berry.”
Bwahahaha ... sold to the Mormon Church perhaps? Romney would approve.
They’ve got it upside down!
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