Paleolithic flute
During regular archaeological excavations, several
The flutes were found in caves with the oldest known examples of figurative art. Music and sculpture as artistic expression have developed simultaneously among the first humans in Europe, as the region is considered a key area in which various cultural innovations have developed. In addition to recreational and religious purposes, such ritual music might have helped to maintain larger social networks. This may have provided a competitive advantage over the Neanderthals.[1][2]
Early flutes
In 2006, the Hohle Fels flute was discovered in the
The artifact known as the Divje Babe flute, which was discovered in Slovenia in 1995, has also been suggested as the oldest Paleolithic flute, though this claim has been disputed. The artifact is AMS-14C dated to 43100 ± 700 year old
See also
References
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External links
- 35.000 Jahre alte Flöten gefunden (in German), swr.de, Retrieved on June 29, 2009 [1]