JOURNAL ARTICLE

These ancient flutes may have been used to lure birds of prey.

  • Published In: Science News, 2023, v. 204, n. 1. P. 36 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: PERKINS, SID 3 of 3

Abstract

Perforated bones excavated at an ancient settlement in northern Israel are the oldest known wind instruments found in the region. All the flutes were made from the wing bones of waterfowl that spent winter months at the lake, Davin and colleagues determined. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Science News. 2023/07, Vol. 204, Issue 1, p36
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Music
  • Publication Date:2023
  • ISSN:0036-8423
  • Accession Number:164578448
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