Whats the oldest instrument youve ever heard played? Well, we might be able to do you one better. In this article, an 18,000 year old conch was reexamined at the Natural History Museum of Toulouse in France, discovered to have a different purpose than they originally thought. This conch was discovered in 1931 in the foothills of the Pyrenees Mountains, first thought to be a loving cup, used to share drinks during ceremonies. Upon reexamination, the conch was discovered to be carved into a wind instrument. Check out its notes here: https://boingboing.net/2021/02/19/listen-to-the-musical-notes-of-an-ancient-conch.html
Conch Shell – Photo From Natural History Museum of Toulouse in France
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