Liepāja residents were already writing better than Riga residents today 40,000 years ago
German scientists have discovered that ancient people already used complex symbol systems during the Ice Age that surpass even modern SMS writing.
While people in Riga are still learning how to properly spell "Daugavgrīva," German scientists have discovered that our ancestors had already invented the beginnings of writing 40,000 years ago. And of course, it was much better than what we see on today's social networks.
The mammoth tusk figurine found in Geissenklösterle cave with precisely carved symbols shows that ancient people already understood back then: if you want to say something, do it with style. Not like Riga residents who write "where are you???" with three question marks.
"Well look, what's this mammoth with its little dots to us! Here in Liepāja we already write tram stop names so clearly that even tourists understand," comments Aldis, owner of a local bookstore. "But no, those German professors think they've discovered something new."
The study reveals that these ancient symbols resemble proto-cuneiform in terms of information density. This means our ancestors could convey more information with a few dots and lines than the average Riga resident with an entire Delfi comment. Moreover, they did it without keyboards and screens — just with stone tools and patience.
The best part is that these symbols were passed down from generation to generation with strict adherence to tradition. Cross marks only on tools, but not on human figures. In comparison — nowadays people put emojis on anything and about anything. The ancestors would definitely be shocked seeing how we use our "advanced" writing.
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