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#939 Michael Petraglia: The Origins and Migrations of H. Sapiens

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Symbolism in Early Homo sapiens

Exploring the evidence and cognitive implications of symbolism in early Homo sapiens through artifacts like engraved ochre pieces, imported rocks, and body adornments, tracing the timeline of their development from 320,000 years ago. The chapter emphasizes the importance of symbolism in human cognition and sociality, linking brain size evolution to the emergence of complex societies with regionalized technologies and diverse symbolic forms across Africa.

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