Symbols found carved into 40,000-year-old artifacts may be precursor to writing

Sculptures and tools from the Stone Age show markings that could be an early precursor to written language, according to a new analysis.
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40,000-year-old signs show humans were recording information long before writing

More than 40,000 years ago, Ice Age humans were carving repeated patterns of dots, lines, and crosses into tools and small ivory figurines. A new computational study of more than 3,000 of these ...

Scientists discover oldest form of writing in mysterious Stone Age engravings

The ancient cave peoples weren’t as illiterate as portrayed in popular media. Archaeologists have discovered Paleolithic ...

40,000-year-old Stone Age symbols may have paved the way for writing, long before Mesopotamia

Over 40,000 years ago, our early ancestors were already carving signs into tools and sculptures. According to a new analysis ...

Lovejoy episode helps antiques dealer spot plaques stolen from Napoleon III tomb

Paul Gostelow identified a motif on the prayer frames, which were taken in a burglary at a Hampshire monastery in 2014.

Soaring gold prices have couples using heirloom jewellery to create custom engagement rings

More Canadian couples are looking to the family vault, recycling jewels to cut costs and mark their milestone with sentimental meaning ...

Expert Stone Fabrication and Installation in the Lower Mainland

Transform Your Space with Quality Stone Countertops from VE STONE LTD SURREY, Canada - January 22, 2026 / VE STONE LTD ...
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Meet Jacob Elordi’s go-to jewelry designer

Jonathan Raksha's client list includes Jacob Elordi, Kylie Jenner, and Post Malone.