Ancient Art Reveals How Early Humans Used Math Concepts 8,000 Years Ago Without Numbers

IN A NUTSHELL 🌿 Researchers uncover mathematical patterns in 8,000-year-old plant motifs on pottery from the Halafian culture. 🎨 The introduction of botanical imagery marks a cognitive shift in prehistoric art, reflecting symmetry and aesthetics. 📐 Floral designs reveal numerical sequences, indicating early spatial division skills predating written numbers. 🌻 Emphasis on non-edible plants highlights [...]