Cave Art Origins
New findings suggest that the origins of cave art may date back much further than previously thought, possibly involving Neanderthals alongside early humans. The use of advanced technology has opened up fresh avenues for understanding how pareidolia—seeing familiar shapes in abstract forms—may have influenced the creation of these ancient artworks. This challenges long-held beliefs about the exclusivity of artistic expression to Homo sapiens.In this clip
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