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Paleolithic
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Early Modern Period
Industrial Period
Contemporary Period
Time Periods
Paleolithic
Mesolithic
Neolithic
Chalcolithic
Bronze Age
Iron Age
Classical Period
Post-Classical Period
Early Modern Period
Industrial Period
Contemporary Period
About
Blombos Cave is a significant archaeological site on the Southern Cape coastline of South Africa. It houses Middle Stone Age deposits dating back approximately 101,000 to 70,000 years ago and a Late Stone Age sequence from 2000 to 300 years ago. The site is renowned for its evidence of early human symbolic behavior, including engraved ochre and bone, as well as the production of marine shell beads. These findings suggest advanced cognitive and cultural developments in early Homo sapiens, such as symbolically mediated behavior and technological innovations. The cave's preservation conditions have allowed for the recovery of a wide array of faunal remains and artifacts, providing unique insights into the subsistence and social strategies of its ancient inhabitants.
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