Prehistoric bird-wing flutes are music to the ears of archaeologists Miniature flutes crafted 12,000 years ago from bird bones and discovered in northern Israel may have been used for bird calls at a time when humans were refining their interactions with animals, a team of scientists said. Seven small wing bones uncovered at a dig site in the Hula Valley - a popular bird watching spot to this day - were identified to have tiny holes bored into the bones for finger placement and as a mouthpiece. Miniature flutes, which scientists believe were crafted 12,000 years ago from bird bones and may have been used for bird calls, are displayed at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, in Jerusalem, June 11, 2023 REUTERS/Ronen Zvulun The research team made replicas of the fragile originals,...
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