# Opinion: Hohle Fels cave bird figurines and human evolution

Ancient bird figurines from Hohle Fels cave suggest art may have played a key role in human evolution. The discovery raises questions about Neanderthal capabilities and human uniqueness. This is an opinion piece by Aeon.

https://aeon.co/videos/hohle-fels-cave-illuminates-the-rich-symbolic-world-of-ice-age-humans

Publisher: Aeon | a world of ideas — Opinion / commentary.

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#art #evolution #cave

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Created: 2026-10-15T23:31:52.585773+00:00

Last edited: 2026-10-15T23:31:52.585773+00:00

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Original source: https://aeon.co/videos/hohle-fels-cave-illuminates-the-rich-symbolic-world-of-ice-age-humans