Ancient Neanderthal Fingerprint Could Be the Oldest Human Art
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A 43,000-year-old red ochre fingerprint on a pebble found in Spain may be the earliest known example of Neanderthal figurative art, possibly representing a face and indicating complex symbolic behavior. The deliberate placement and analysis suggest it was an expressive act, challenging previous notions of Neanderthal cognitive abilities.
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