Ancient Symbols in Germany May Push Back the Origins of Writing by 35,000 Years

New archaeological evidence from Stone Age sites in Germany suggests that humans developed proto-writing systems as early as 40,000 years ago. These mysterious engravings challenge the long-held belief that formal symbolic communication originated much later in Mesopotamia.

James Smith

February 24, 2026735 views

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