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Footprints in Time: Oldest Known Homo Sapiens Footprint Unearthed After 153,000 Years

Scientists in South Africa have discovered the oldest known Homo sapiens footprint, estimated to be 153,000 years old. The footprint was found during an excavation of a dried-up lake bed in the Nefud Desert and is the only evidence of human presence in the area at that time. The discovery of the footprint is significant because it provides new insights into the migration of early humans out of Africa. The shape of the foot suggests that the footprint was made by a young adult male who was approximately six feet tall. The discovery also shows that early humans were able to adapt to the harsh desert conditions and survive in the area. The Nefud Desert is now a key area of interest for archaeologists, who are hoping to uncover further evidence of early human activity in the region. This discovery is a testament to the dedication and hard work of the scientists and researchers involved in the excavation. The discovery of the footprint sheds new light on the history of human evolution and migration, highlighting the importance of continued research and preservation of our heritage. Each new discovery provides us with a deeper understanding of our past and the forces that have shaped our world today. This groundbreaking discovery is sure to inspire further research and exploration, as scientists continue to uncover new evidence of the incredible journey of human evolution.

30 May 2023
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The First Known Writing in the History of Homo sapiens Now Deciphered

Messages as old as 25000 years found in Stone Age cave art have been understood and interpreted by an amateur archaeologist, Ben Bacon. Experts describe it as the first known writing in the history of Homo sapiens. The Times reported that Ben Bacon, who worked as a furniture restorer during the day, spent his evenings studying images of cave art. In a journal paper, it is stated that his hobby led to the "first particular reading of European Upper Palaeolithic communication." The code inscriptions that Bacon, 67, cracked can be found in up to 400 caves throughout Europe dating back up to 25,000 years. Since it was first uncovered some 150 years ago, the writing has baffled scientists. Bacon hypothesized that paleolithic hunters and gatherers would have used codes in the cave drawings of bulls, horses, aurochs, and stags to record information about the animals they had to kill to survive, detailing their breeding cycle based on the lunar cycle commencing in spring. Four dots or lines, for instance, would denote the fourth month after the start of spring if a line or dot were used to symbolize months. The journal article claims that a sign resembling the letter Y was then employed to denote "to give birth," and the placement of the Y among the dots or lines would indicate a due date. According to Professor Paul Pettitt of Durham, sharing knowledge of their prey's mating season would have been crucial information for the Stone Age hunters because it indicated that sizable herds of animals would be forming.

10 Jan 2023
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