60,000-year-old ostrich eggshell engravings reveal sophisticated geometric planning

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Africa · South Africa · Aug 09, 2026
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Analysis of engraved ostrich eggshell from South Africa and Namibia identifies recurring grids, parallel lines and right angles more than 60,000 years ago, suggesting deliberate visual rules and planning.

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