👉 A palaeoencephalon is a type of brain structure that was found in prehistoric humans, which suggests it may have been used for some kind of cognitive function or sensory processing. It's not entirely clear what kind of function or ability this might have provided, but it could be related to memory or spatial awareness. The term "palaeoencephalon" is often associated with the concept of "ancient brain", and it may be a way of referring to prehistoric humans
