The San people and their ancient culture in the wild
The San people live by hunting and gathering, are famous for their "click" language and rock paintings that record their beliefs, showing a strong relationship with nature.
Báo Khoa học và Đời sống•14/11/2025
The San people are the world's oldest indigenous people. They are considered direct descendants of the first modern humans. Photo: Pinterest. They are also known as Bushmen. This name was given by Europeans and means “people of the bush”. Photo: Pinterest.
The San people live by hunting and gathering. They use bows and arrows and simple traps to hunt small animals and gather wild fruits and tubers. Photo: Pinterest. Their language is famous for its “click” sound. This is a unique sound produced by flicking the tongue, which is very rare in the world. Photo: Pinterest.
They have extensive knowledge of nature and medicinal herbs. Many native plants are used by the San people as medicine or food. Photo: Pinterest. Their rock paintings can be found across South Africa and Botswana. The drawings record hunting, rituals and ancient beliefs. Photo: Pinterest. San society values equality. There are no fixed classes or leaders, all community decisions are discussed collectively. Photo: janewynyard.com.
Today, San culture is preserved and honored. They have become a symbol of the strong relationship between humans and nature. Photo: africafreak.com. Dear readers, please watch the video : Origin of civilization / VTV2
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