Jiahu: China's 9,000-Year-Old Musical Civilization

Jiahu in China yielded the world's oldest playable musical instruments — bone flutes dating to 7000 BC that produce a recognizable seven-note scale. Nick e

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Jiahu in China yielded the world's oldest playable musical instruments — bone flutes dating to 7000 BC that produce a recognizable seven-note scale. Nick explores this site's extraordinary artifacts including the earliest known rice wine and proto-writing symbols.

This episode from Study of Antiquity and the Middle Ages features discussion of ancient civilizations, archaeological evidence, and competing theories about humanity's past. Running approximately 45 minutes, this conversation covers key research findings and perspectives from experts in the field. Explore related episodes, connected archaeological sites, and the theories discussed in this podcast.