Aurignacian portable objects show statistical similarities to proto-cuneiform writing. 260 mobile artifacts analyzed from Swabian Aurignacian sites in southwestern Germany 3,000 signs carved across all artifacts combined Aurignacian sites dated 43,000-48,000 years ago
Researchers analyzed 260 artifacts from Aurignacian sites (43,000–48,000 yrs old) in SW Germany — geometric signs showing statistical links to proto-cuneiform! 🦣✍️
Key facts:
- 260 mobile artifacts analyzed from Swabian Aurignacian sites in southwestern Germany
- 3,000 signs carved across all artifacts combined
- Aurignacian sites dated 43,000-48,000 years ago
- Sequences of geometric signs found on portable objects from Swabian caves in southwestern Germany
- Objects include ivory figurines, tools, flutes, beads, and pendants
Key Facts
- 260 mobile artifacts analyzed from Swabian Aurignacian sites in southwestern Germany
- 3,000 signs carved across all artifacts combined
- Aurignacian sites dated 43,000-48,000 years ago
- Sequences of geometric signs found on portable objects from Dordogne region of southwestern France, Swabian caves in southwestern Germany, and sites in Belgium
- Objects include ivory figurines, tools, flutes, beads, and pendants
Source: 40k years ago Europeans were at a proto-Sumerian writing level (2026 paper) by Timeless with Fred Snyder