What defines modern human behavior? It's not just symbolic thought, but using symbolism to organize our lives. Decorated beads suggest early humans used artifacts to shape their social world, much like we do today. Discover the meaning behind these ancient symbols. #HumanBehavior #Symbolism #Archaeology #AncientHistory #BlombosCaves | Odyssey - Ancient History

Early artistic artifacts found in Africa suggest modern human behavior evolved slowly over hundreds of thousands of years. These findings challenge the theory that symbolic thinking appeared suddenly after humans left Africa. But not everyone agrees on their meaning. #Archaeology #AfricanHistory #HumanEvolution #AncientArt #EarlyHumans | Odyssey - Ancient History