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Briefing: This 67,800-year-old handprint is the oldest art ever found
Strategic angle: Researchers have uncovered the world’s oldest known cave art—a 67,800-year-old hand stencil in Indonesia, hinting at early symbolic thinking.
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The handprint, located in a cave in Indonesia, represents a significant finding in the study of early human creativity and cognition.
Dating back 67,800 years, this artifact not only establishes a new benchmark for the timeline of human art but also raises questions about the cognitive capabilities of early humans.
The claw-like design of the stencil may indicate the presence of early symbolic thought, which is crucial for understanding the development of cultural and spiritual practices in prehistoric societies.