Neural correlates of perceiving and interpreting engraved prehistoric patterns as human production: effect of archaeological expertise
Journal: bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)
Year: 2021

Abstract It has been suggested that engraved abstract patterns dating from the Middle and Lower Palaeolithic served as means of representation and communication. Identifying the brain regions involved in visual processing of these engravings can provide insights into their function. In this study, brain activity was measured during perception of the earliest known Palaeolithic engraved patterns and compared to natural patterns mimicking human-made engravings. Participants were asked to categoris