A new study argues that ancient rattles unearthed in Syria aren’t musical instruments, but toys used to entertain infants.

The National Museum of Denmark recently announced the discovery of 19 ancient baby rattles in Syria, showing that some Bronze ...

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they are something much more down-to-earth and relatable such as toys for children,” Hald said. One of the oldest known baby rattles was found in an infant burial in northern Mesopotamia ...

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Instead, they were likely used as baby rattles. Clay pieces that made up the ... again suggesting they were used as a toy as opposed to an instrument or something utilitarian, researchers said.