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World’s oldest ritual discovered. Worshipped the python 70,000 years ago

SOURCE: http://www.apollon.uio.no (11-30-06)

A new archaeological find in Botswana shows that our ancestors in Africa engaged in ritual practice 70,000 years ago — 30,000 years earlier than the oldest finds in Europe. This sensational discovery strengthens Africa’s position as the cradle of modern man.

Source: 
http://www.apollon.uio.no
Source URL: 
http://www.apollon.uio.no/vis/art/2006_4/Artikler/python_english
Date: 
11-30-06