Friday, June 23, 2006
Source: heraldsun.news.com
Ancient beads that might symbolize the oldest attempt by people at self-decoration have been recognized from sites in Algeria and Israel.
The beads, made from shells with holes fed up into them, date to about 100,000 years ago.
They are some 25,000 years older than like beads found two years ago in South Africa, researcher’s details in this week's issue of Science.
The scientists argue the beads explain humans in Africa developed cultural actions that are considered modern quite early in time.
Ancient beads that might symbolize the oldest attempt by people at self-decoration have been recognized from sites in Algeria and Israel.
The beads, made from shells with holes fed up into them, date to about 100,000 years ago.
They are some 25,000 years older than like beads found two years ago in South Africa, researcher’s details in this week's issue of Science.
The scientists argue the beads explain humans in Africa developed cultural actions that are considered modern quite early in time.
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