What Symbolic Behavior Is Evident in the Archeological Record and Associated

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Essay

What symbolic behavior is evident in the archeological record and associated with Neandertals and anatomically modern humans in Europe beginning around 35,000 yBP (during the Upper Paleolithic)?

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Definitions:

Movable Type

The system and technology of printing and typography that uses movable components to reproduce the elements of a document.

Columbus's Voyage

The expedition led by Christopher Columbus in 1492, which led to European awareness and eventual colonization of the Americas.

Spanish Emigrants

Individuals from Spain who leave their homeland to settle in another country, often for economic, political, or personal reasons.

Native American Labor

Workforce contributions, both voluntary and forced, by Native Americans, often shaped by the historical contexts of colonization, assimilation policies, and economic demands.