Artifacts are among the proofs of the progress of prehistoric times. Humans and our ancestors have been creating tools, art, and everyday objects for millions of years, and each unexpected discovery teaches us something new about the development of our species. Here the list of 5 Oldest Artifacts ever found in the world.
Bone Flutes
According to scientists, the bone flutes discovered at Geissenkloesterle Cave in Germany are the oldest musical instruments ever found in the world. One of the two flutes is made from mammoth ivory, while the other is curved from a bird's born. Researchers used carbon dating to determine that the flutes were between 42,000 – 43,000 years old.
Skhul Cave Beads
The shell beads from Skhul Cave in Israel are thought to be the oldest pieces of jewelry created by humans. The two beads from Skhul are date back to at least 100,000 years ago and a third bead from Oued Djebbana in Algeria is between 35,000 – 90,000 years old.
Bone Flutes
According to scientists, the bone flutes discovered at Geissenkloesterle Cave in Germany are the oldest musical instruments ever found in the world. One of the two flutes is made from mammoth ivory, while the other is curved from a bird's born. Researchers used carbon dating to determine that the flutes were between 42,000 – 43,000 years old.
Skhul Cave Beads
The shell beads from Skhul Cave in Israel are thought to be the oldest pieces of jewelry created by humans. The two beads from Skhul are date back to at least 100,000 years ago and a third bead from Oued Djebbana in Algeria is between 35,000 – 90,000 years old.