Crimean Neanderthal ochre crayon reveals earliest symbolic artistry ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF NOVEMBER 4, 2025 14:00

Crimean Neanderthal ochre crayon reveals earliest symbolic artistry The shaped and reused crayons, engraved patterns, and tool marks suggest that some ochre materials were intentionally used for symbolic activities. https://www.jpost.com/archaeology/article-872675