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A conch shell believed to have been used as an instrument by prehistoric people 18,000 years ago was tried out by a French horn player, and was found to still be capable of creating music, numerous sources reported.
Archaeologists originally found the seashell inside a French cave with prehistoric paintings in 1931, and it was believed to be a ceremonial cup with a hole that was caused by accidental damage, NPR reported.
Shellabrate: A large conch shell overlooked in a museum for decades is now thought to be the oldest known seashell instrument. Researchers estimate it to be around 18,000 years old. A French horn player got the shell to produce C, C sharp and D notes. https://t.co/2uH3gVFEmt#odd
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