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The role of children in prehistoric art

Author
Paperleap
Published
Sun 17 Aug 2025
Episode Link
https://www.paperleap.com/blog/articles/the-role-of-children-in-prehistoric-art-0ccccn

Archaeologists studying decorated Paleolithic caves in Europe have found evidence that young children were deliberately brought deep underground to participate in symbolic and spiritual activities alongside adults. The findings suggest that children played meaningful roles in community rituals, serving as both cultural participants and perceived mediators between the human and spiritual realms.

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