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by stevage 244 days ago
> The face of the beprenese is located at the top of the Dikili stone; its sharp lines, deep eye sockets and blunt shape nose, and a similar style with human statues found in Karahantepe. This discovery reveals not only the technical mastery of Neolithic people, but also the way he expresses himself and the ability to think abstractly.

I don't think we were in any doubt about the ability of people 12,000 years ago to think abstractly.

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Assuming, and having proof, are two different things.