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Discovery of 15,000-Year-Old Figurines Suggests Children Made Clay Art
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What Happened?
A recent discovery in Israel of 154 ancient clay figurines suggests that children participated in making art 15,000 years ago, challenging previous archaeological assumptions.
Key points
- 154 clay figurines were discovered in Israel, dating back 15,000 to 11,650 years.
- The findings challenge the belief that clay art emerged only with Neolithic farming societies.
- Fingerprints on the artefacts indicate that children participated in their creation.
- The Natufians were hunter-gatherers who developed complex social practices before agriculture.
- Some figurines show traces of red coloring, suggesting attention to decoration.
Key insights
- The involvement of children in clay art suggests early forms of creative learning.
- This discovery indicates that artistic expression existed before agricultural societies.
- The findings may prompt further research into the cultural practices of prehistoric communities.
Why it matters
This discovery could reshape our understanding of early human creativity and learning.
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Source
Times of India
