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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Science
Vishwam Sankaran

Mysterious Spanish rock carvings could rewrite human history in Europe

Archaeologists in Spain have uncovered what could be the oldest known rock carvings made by humans likely over 200,000 years old – a find that could transform our understanding of human presence in Europe.

Researchers reported the discovery of a simple ‘X’ shaped graphic design on a stone block during an archaeological excavation at the Coto Correa site in the Las Chapas district of Southern Spain’s Marbella municipality.

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