First record of the sound produced by the oldest Upper Paleolithic seashell horn

Authors: C. Fritz, G. Tosello, G. Fleury, E. Kasarhérou, Ph. Walter, F. Duranthon, P. Gaillard, J. Tardieu

Published: 2021-02-10

DOI: 10.1126/sciadv.abe9510

Source: Full article

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Abstract

A prehistoric conch shell converted into a musical instrument makes its first sounds in 18,000 years.