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Hohle Fels Flute
- Approx. Age (Years)
- 40000
- Location
- Germany
Top 10Updated 2026年3月15日
Top 10 Oldest Musical Instruments Discovered in Archaeology
This ranking covers the oldest musical instruments discovered in archaeological history, sorted by radiocarbon dating results. These findings serve as evidence of early musical civilization and reveal the origins of human cognitive ability and aesthetic consciousness.
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Interesting Facts & Summary
The Origin of Music: From Bones to Melodies
Humans' obsession with sound is profound. Research indicates that early humans were crafting complex wind instruments over 40,000 years ago. Surprisingly, instruments like the bone flute feature precise scale designs, proving that prehistoric humans possessed high levels of mathematical logic and auditory aesthetics.
Fun Fact: Many of the oldest instruments were utilitarian, suggesting that music served social, communicative, or ritualistic functions in hunter-gatherer societies.
| Rank | Instrument Name | Approx. Age (Years) | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hohle Fels Flute | 40000 | Germany |
| 2 | Geissenklösterle Flute | 35000 | Germany |
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