The Ancient Bone found in Africa used for Mathematics #facts #unbelieveble #africa #archaeology

The Lebombo bone is a fascinating archaeological artifact discovered in the Border Cave in the Lebombo Mountains, which straddle the border between South Africa and Eswatini (formerly Swaziland). This bone tool, made from a baboon fibula, is estimated to be between 43,000 and 42,000 years old.

What makes the Lebombo bone special is its 29 incised notches, which some researchers believe may have been used as a lunar phase counter or a tally stick. This suggests that it could be one of the oldest mathematical objects known, potentially indicating early human engagement with counting and calendrical systems.