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Stone Age Artefacts Redefine Early Human Creativity

2/9/2025

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Recent discoveries in Levant caves have unveiled Stone Age artefacts that showcase the remarkable cognitive and symbolic abilities of prehistoric humans. Research published in *Archaeological and Anthropological Sciences* reveals intentional geometric engravings, pushing back the timeline for abstract thought. Lead researcher Mae Goder-Goldberger asserts these findings reshape our understanding of early human evolution and creativity.

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Recent discoveries in Levant caves have unveiled Stone Age artefacts that showcase the remarkable cognitive and symbolic abilities of prehistoric humans. Research published in *Archaeological and Anthropological Sciences* reveals intentional geometric engravings, pushing back the timeline for abstract thought. Lead researcher Mae Goder-Goldberger asserts these findings reshape our understanding of early human evolution and creativity.