Synopsis of Social media discussions
The discussions emphasize the significance of the research, citing examples like the 40,000-year-old flutes and the role of the Danube corridor in cultural spread, using words like 'intriguing,' 'important,' and 'significance' to express both interest and recognition of the study's impact.
Agreement
Moderate agreementMost discussions acknowledge and appreciate the significance of the research, especially in highlighting the importance of Geißenklösterle for understanding early human cultural developments.
Interest
High level of interestPosts show high interest, with mentions of interesting aspects like the early musical instruments and the implications for human history.
Engagement
Moderate level of engagementComments reflect engagement through mentions of specific findings and their broader implications, such as the role of the Danube corridor.
Impact
Moderate level of impactAlthough the discussions recognize the importance, they are mostly exploratory and speculative, indicating moderate perceived impact.
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It’s #ValentinesDay and intriguing to think how our ancestors wooed each other:
The oldest known musical instruments are ca. 40,000 year-old flutes found in the Geissenklösterle Cave in the important “Danube corridor” of cultural diffusion
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It’s #ValentinesDay and intriguing to think how our ancestors wooed each other: The oldest known musical instruments are ca. 40,000 year-old flutes found in the Geissenklösterle Cave in the important “Danube corridor” of cultural diffusion https://t.co/Vocjrge7db https://t.co/kkfivRTQbM
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Abstract Synopsis
- The German site of Geienklsterle is important for understanding the transition from Middle to Upper Paleolithic in Europe and the origins of the Aurignacian culture, with previous radiocarbon dates being uncertain due to dating techniques and site contamination.
- New radiocarbon dating using improved decontamination methods shows that early Aurignacian levels in Geienklsterle are earlier than in southern France and Italy but still support the idea that the Swabian Jura played a crucial role in early symbolic behaviors and the spread of modern humans.
- The findings reinforce the "Kulturpumpe" model, which proposes that the Swabian Jura was a key region where important cultural developments originated and then spread across Europe, highlighting the Danube Corridor as a vital route for human movement and idea transmission.]
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