Blombos Ocher Plaque
Recording information on objects
This ocher plaque has marks that may have been used to count or store information. A close-up look at the object shows that the markings are clearly organized. This systematic pattern suggests to some researchers that the markings represent information rather than decoration.
Exhibit Item
Site:
Blombos Cave, Republic of South Africa
Year of Discovery:
Discovered by:
Christopher Henshilwood
Age:
About 77,000 - 75,000 years old
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