Anybody that's done any beach combing has seen thousands of similar small shells worn away by by tidal action against harder shells or rocks. And found in a cave near the coast. Mystery? Maybe not.
Need a macro photo of the presumed man made perforations.
Anybody that’s done any beach combing has seen thousands of similar small shells worn away by by tidal action against harder shells or rocks.
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The shells, assumed to have formed necklaces and bracelets, are dated as 142,000-150,000 years old, according to researcher Abdeljalil Bouzouggar. These were found in a cave along with human remains dating to 315,000 BC discovered in 2017. They didn’t walk from the beach to the cave, nor did the conveniently arrange themselves in a neckless pattern.
It doesn’t mention how they’re so sure it’s jewelry.