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jan 1, 200 BC - China

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Chinese records show that the Qin Dynasty used details from hand prints and fingerprints as evidence from burglary investigations. Thumbprints are also used on clay seals to "sign" documents.

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History of fingerprints

ByCara Swendson
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jan 1, 200 BC
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~ 2227 years ago
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