Evidence for symbolic use of ochre by Micoquian Neanderthals in Crimea

Technological and chemical analyses of Crimean ochres reveal modified pieces consistent with symbolic use by Neanderthals.

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Unveiling the multifunctional use of ochre in the Middle Stone Age: Specialized ochre retouchers from Blombos Cave

Seven ochre artifacts from Blombos Cave show evidence of lithic retouching and pressure flaking, revealing specialized MSA tools.

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An empirically-based scenario for the evolution of cultural transmission in the human lineage during the last 3.3 million years

Humans accumulate an ever-growing body of knowledge that far exceeds the capacity of any single individual or generation. Social learning and transmission are essential for this process. However, how ...

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