Debate over Homo naledi's burial practices and rock art evidence.
TL;DR
Three new studies claim to have found evidence that Homo naledi intentionally buried their dead and made rock art, suggesting advanced cognitive abilities. However, archaeologists are not convinced as the evidence presented so far indicates no deliberate burials or rock art. The alleged burials fail to meet fundamental criteria for deliberate burials, and the rock art is undated. The latest inferences require further investigation before they are accepted by the broader scientific community.
Topics:nationarchaeology#archaeology#burial#cognitive-abilities#homo-naledi#rising-star-cave#rock-art
- Major new research claims smaller-brained _Homo naledi_ made rock art and buried the dead. But the evidence is lacking The Conversation
- Mysterious species buried their dead and carved symbols 100,000 years before humans CNN
- Ancient species Homo naledi may have buried its dead, sparking debate The Washington Post
- World's oldest-known burial site found in S.Africa: scientists FRANCE 24 English
- Homo naledi, long-lost human species, buried their dead and carved cave symbols, say scientists The Indian Express
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