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BBC NEWS | Europe | 'Oldest musical instrument' found
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A flute carved more than 35,000 years ago has been unearthed in Germany and scientists believe it is the world's oldest musical instrument.
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 ...
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