Ostrich eggshell beads reveal 10,000 years of cultural interaction across Africa

ScienceDaily
Nov 27, 2019, 4:15 pm131 pts
Researchers present an expanded analysis of African ostrich eggshell beads, testing the hypothesis that larger beads signal the arrival of herders. The data reveals a more nuanced interpretation that provides greater insight into the history of economic change and cultural contact.

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