Viggen Posted June 24, 2009 Report Share Posted June 24, 2009 Scientists discovered remains of the instruments in a German cave once populated by some of the first modern humans to settle in Europe after leaving Africa. The finds suggest that our oldest ancestors in Europe had a well-established musical tradition. The most significant discovery was a complete flute made from a griffon vulture bone. Measuring 21.8cm, with a diameter of about 8mm, the instrument has five finger holes and two deep V-shaped notches at one end... ...read the full article at the Telegraph Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sylla Posted June 24, 2009 Report Share Posted June 24, 2009 Scientists discovered remains of the instruments in a German cave once populated by some of the first modern humans to settle in Europe after leaving Africa. The finds suggest that our oldest ancestors in Europe had a well-established musical tradition. The most significant discovery was a complete flute made from a griffon vulture bone. Measuring 21.8cm, with a diameter of about 8mm, the instrument has five finger holes and two deep V-shaped notches at one end... ...read the full article at the Telegraph Dr. Conard said: "They suggested that by increasing the social cohesion of early modern humans, music may have contributed to the demise of the Neanderthals". From the mere cronology, those flutes may actually have been from the Neanderthals themselves. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Formosus Viriustus Posted June 25, 2009 Report Share Posted June 25, 2009 Dr. Conard said: "They suggested that by increasing the social cohesion of early modern humans, music may have contributed to the demise of the Neanderthals". Maybe they bored the Neanderthals into a terminal coma with their version of The Ring Cycle ? F rmosus Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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