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# Steven Mithen

(1960)   Anthropologist

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Steven Mithen is an anthropologist.

## Quick Facts About Steven Mithen

Born October 16, 1960

Profession Anthropologist

## About Steven Mithen

British archaeologist... \| Steven Mithen is a British archaeologist. He is noted for his work on the evolution of language, music and intelligence, prehistoric hunter-gatherers, and the origins of farming. He is professor of early prehistory at the University of Reading.

##  Quotes by Steven Mithen

> [“Without music, the prehistoric past is just too quiet to be believed.”](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/steven-mithen/without-music-the-prehistoric-past-is-just-too-quiet-to-be-believed/)

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