The Divje Babe flute also known as The Neanderthal flute is believed to be the world’s oldest known musical instrument. The age of the flute is now estimated at 50,000 to 60,000 years BP. [3768×3670]
by the_geek_mind
The Divje Babe flute also known as The Neanderthal flute is believed to be the world’s oldest known musical instrument. The age of the flute is now estimated at 50,000 to 60,000 years BP. [3768×3670]
by the_geek_mind
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Has anyone played Wonderwall on it?
it’s not a flute, studyes showed it’s the mark left by a carnivore’s canins, source: [https://royalsocietypublishing.org/doi/10.1098/rsos.140022](https://royalsocietypublishing.org/doi/10.1098/rsos.140022)
lol, you can dowvote all you want this is how archaeology works
“Somebody please invent hot cross buns”
Does it still make sounds?
If not, I wonder if anyone can scan this, attempt to recreate the missing pieces, and then 3D print it. To see if it will make sounds afterwards.
I don’t think there is a definitive proof that this is a man made flute. From what I read, more and more paleontologists lean towards that teeth marks hypothesis.