The Lady of Brassempouy: The Oldest Human Face Ever Carved
Some 25,000 years ago, a Gravettian hand carved the first recognizable human face in mammoth ivory. Just 3.65 cm that change everything.
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From 3 million years ago to the dawn of our era: archaeological discoveries, palaeogenetics, cave art and the great transformations of human societies.
Some 25,000 years ago, a Gravettian hand carved the first recognizable human face in mammoth ivory. Just 3.65 cm that change everything.
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