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Ancient Native Americans used turtle shells as musical instruments.

Ancient natives did not waste turtle shells after meals – they turned them into rattles, drums and ceremonial musical instruments, which had special spiritual significance.

Báo Khoa học và Đời sốngBáo Khoa học và Đời sống08/07/2025

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“Music played an important role in many ancient indigenous cultures, in ways we may not realize,” said Dr. Tanya Peres, a researcher in the Department of Anthropology at Florida State University. “Musical instruments have a long history in human societies and are encoded with meanings that go beyond their ability to produce sound.” Photo: @ Britannica.
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And while conducting an archaeological excavation in the Southeastern US state of Tennessee, Dr. Tanya Peres and her colleagues unexpectedly discovered many strange and unique ancient artifacts. Photo: @AllTrails.
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These are turtle shells that were used by ancient Native Americans as percussion instruments and rattles. Photo: @Florida State University.
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“The symbolism and belief in the sounds and melodies transmitted by rattles and percussion instruments made from turtle shells served to keep rhythm, and thus infuse powerful spiritual energy into ancient indigenous dances and rituals,” notes Dr. Tanya Peres. Photo: @Florida State University.
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The presence of percussion instruments and rattles at this site demonstrates that turtle shells were important for keeping rhythm and ancient music in ceremonies across the prehistoric southeastern United States. Photo: @Florida State University.
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For Dr. Tanya Peres, the study shows that there are still many questions that experts need to explore more deeply about the role of turtles in native populations. "We need to continue to gather more evidence and different perspectives to better understand the relationship between humans and animals in the past," she said. Photo: @Florida State University.
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