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“Look up! Dad, look up!”
Marcelino Sanz de Sautuola was a lawyer with a passion for archaeology. One day, in 1879, he went to explore the Altamira cave with his eight-year-old daughter Maria. They brought candles and stepped into the dark interior. The goal was to excavate the floor of the cave's entrance chamber, unearthing animal bones and stone tools. But the girl, by her childlike nature, did not limit herself to that. That's how she discovered paintings on the ceiling of the cave that dated from prehistory. That little girl is responsible for one of the most valuable discoveries. Throughout history, people have used various methods to store and save their belongings and possessions. For the earliest people, these were caves. The ancient Sumerians used clay tablets to record important information, such as laws, taxes, and trade deals. These tablets were stored in archives and temples. The ancient Egyptians used papyrus scrolls to record information, such as religious texts, literature, and historical records. These scrolls were kept in libraries and archives. Unlike the scroll, whose contents were on one long page, there was a codex - the historical ancestor of the modern book, bound by stacking pages.
In the Middle Ages, people used wooden chests and trunks to store their valuables, such as clothing, jewelry, and documents. These chests were often decorated with intricate carvings and designs. In the 19th century, safes became popular for storing valuables, such as money and important documents. These safes were often made of heavy metal and had combination locks. In the modern era, people store their belongings and information digitally.
One way to store your data and materials permanently will become Sprend. In the conversation with our users, we realized that they use our service like USB and there is a need for more permanent storage. We have decided to provide you with a Sprend backpack on which you will be able to store your files with unlimited storage time if you are a Sprend Pro subscriber.
But not to forget, the research of the mentioned Marcelino Sanz de Sautuola from the beginning of the story is interesting for an additional reason. This was not his first visit to this cave. It was a few years earlier, but then, without his daughter and without even looking up at the ceiling. He researched and worked according to a well-known pattern. Fortunately, not her. One girl's no-holds-barred search led to the discovery of the Sistine Chapel Prehistory. More about Sprend's Altamira soon.