Nature December 2003 PMID 14685236

Palaeolithic ivory sculptures from southwestern Germany and the origins of figurative art.

Nicholas J Conard

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Discussions demonstrate high interest, with references to the detailed findings of the artifacts and the relevance of understanding human evolution, exemplified by mentions of the oldest figurines and their symbolic implications. Engagement is moderate as people share links to documentaries and summaries, and the tone indicates appreciation for the subject's significance, though the overall impact on broader societal views appears limited.

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  • Archaeologists discovered three ancient figurines carved from mammoth ivory in Hohle Fels Cave, Germany, dating back over 30,000 years, highlighting early examples of human figurative art.
  • The finds include the oldest known depiction of a bird, a mixed human-animal figure (therianthrope), and an animal resembling a horse, suggesting complex symbolic thinking.
  • These sculptures are part of one of the world's earliest traditions of figurative art, indicating that the Upper Danube region was a significant hub of cultural innovation during the early Upper Paleolithic period.]

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