A
unique green stone bracelet discovered beside ancient human remains in a
Siberian cave is 'the oldest ever found' dating back around 40,000
years, say Russian experts.
The
intricate modern-looking piece of polished jewellery - perhaps
belonging to a prehistoric princess - was made of chlorite by the
Denisovans, a long extinct early human grouping, it is believed.
The
remarkable bracelet was found in the Altai Mountain range in 2008, but
it is only now that pictures have emerged showing it in all its glory,
including a reconstruction of how it would have looked at the time.
Pictures have emerged of the beautiful
green bracelet found in a Siberian cave, including a reconstruction of
how it would have looked at the time
Experts
who have spent years examining the bracelet say evidence suggests it
was an exceptionally rare item of the era and likely held great
significance for the wearer, reported The Siberian Times.
In
addition, the level of skill and expertise required to create the piece
has led to speculation that these earliest humans were more
technologically advanced than previously thought, with the Denisovans
seemingly more skilled than Homo sapiens or Neanderthals.
Scientists
found that a hole had been drilled in part of the bracelet with such
precision that it could only have been done with a high-rotation drill
similar to those used today.
How could early man have made the
bracelet? Scientists find a hole was drilled in the bracelet with such
precision it could only have been done with a high-rotation drill
Made
of chlorite - imported from more than 150 miles away - the
exceptionally rare bracelet would have belonged to a high-ranking member
of the society
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