Earliest known symbol use in the Africa/Middle East zone.
Located in South Africa, the cave contains engraved ochre pieces, which are among the earliest known forms of abstract art.
Blombos Cave Engravings
By Michael Alan Prestwood
Author and Natural Philosopher
04 Apr 2024
Published 2 years ago.
Updated 2 years ago.
Blombos Cave Engravings
75,000 BCE
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