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'Oldest musical instrument' found

by beststory | June 24, 2009 at 10:08 pm

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Oldest Musical Instrument Found as headline says A flute carved more than 35,000 years ago has been unearthed And As per scientists this musical Instrument is the oldest Musical Instument....

The vulture-bone flute was found in the Hohle Fels cave in southern Germany.

It dates back to the time when early modern humans began settling in Europe, which suggests that they had a creative culture and were socially cohesive.

Experts also say this might explain why they survived, while neanderthals - who were more isolated - became extinct.

The 20cm (7.9 in) long flute has five holes and a notched end, a team led by University of Tuebingen archaeologist Nicholas Conard said.

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Paschen

at 03:15 on June 25th, 2009

A flute, the most practical as well. At least for a Shepherd.

openmusicdoors (not verified)

at 05:26 on June 25th, 2009

It proves that that musical instruments were used since ages and from the history also we know that music way discovered ages ago. Good to know the interesting fact.