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Did Upper Paleolithic Children Craft Clay Figurines?

Fingerprints and scratch marks found on ancient artifacts in the Czech Republic suggest that Upper Paleolithic children might have used clay like modern-day Play-Doh, forming tiny figurines...

Jul 07, 2024
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Approximately 30,000 years ago in what is now the Czech Republic, children likely played with clay, creating small ceramic animals and human figures. When interrupted, perhaps called for a meal, these young artists left their creations scattered around. Some of these figurines were later fired in hearths, while others succumbed to the elements, providin…

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