In a study published on May 5, in the journal Archaeological and Anthropological Sciences, this discovery is considered the most complete and oldest human fingerprint degree, which is undoubtedly attributed to Neanderthals. Researchers say the findings show that Neanderthals were able to use pigments for symbolic purposes.
However, some experts are skeptical about being symbolic. Bruce Hardy from Cenneon Ohio College says that iron oxide with fingerprints is intentionally used, but recognizing its symbolic meaning depends on the observer’s perspective. Rebecca Rag Sikes of Cambridge and Liverpool universities also points out that this point may be interpreted as a “navel” at a different angle and its exact meaning is unclear.
On the other hand, Paul Potter from the University of Deremam considers this pebbles to be an unparalleled example of Neanderthals of red, indicating their repeated drawing on different surfaces; But he also emphasizes that it is not clear that this sign is really symbolic or merely a decorative sign. Meanwhile, Hodgson, an archaeologist and psychologist at the cave arts, says the piece has no functional use other than marking and only appeared after adding a red dot.
Researchers conclude that selecting and putting this stone in a rocky shelter, as a “stone -stone” that has been added, is a testament to the ability of Neanderthals to symbolize, imagine, and reflect their ideas on objects.
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