Ancient ochre layer with traces of eland protein at Klipdrift Shelter

Eland Protein in 60,000-Year-Old Ochre Reveals Early Human Use of Animal Materials

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Scientists discovered eland collagen in a 60,000-year-old ochre layer at Klipdrift Shelter in South Africa. This finding provides new insights into how early humans utilized animal materials in their practices. The discovery sheds light on the interaction between humans and their environment during that period.

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