January 2, 2026
Ancient Math Is Hidden in 8,000-Year-Old Floral Pottery Patterns
Long before numbers were written down or equations were formalized, human beings were already thinking mathematically; not on tablets or scrolls, but in clay. New research into some of the world’s oldest known floral pottery, conducted by team from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, suggests that what was once seen as a simple decoration may actually be one of the earliest expressions of mathematical thought, quietly embedded in art from more than 8,000 years ago.
