Homo erectus at Trinil on Java used shells for tool production and engraving

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RP @sethchagi.bsky.social: Trinil, Java (~540–430 ka): Homo erectus engraved a zigzag on a Pseudodon shell (DUB1006-fL)—the oldest known geometric engraving. #PaleoPost #HumanOrigins #LowerPaleolithic #Trinil Paper: www.nature.com/articles/nat...

Trinil, Java (~540–430 ka): Homo erectus engraved a zigzag on a Pseudodon shell (DUB1006-fL)—the oldest known geometric engraving. #PaleoPost #HumanOrigins #LowerPaleolithic #Trinil Paper: www.nature.com/articles/nat...

I remember there was some discussion about whether these markings might be a natural effect, does anyone know if there was subsequent analysis? https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:vvnlix5iv4fbphbip3fbcepd/post/3llvde5irml2o

Homo erectus at Trinil on Java used shells for tool production and engraving doi.org/10.1038/natu... (2015)