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TiMELiNES

c. 500 BCE

Finger marks appear in some East Asian contracts

Handprints and fingerprints are used in parts of Asia to confirm identity on documents.

Canonical milestoneChina1 timeline

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TimelineTimeline of Biometrics

Position 4

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Encyclopaedia BritannicaConfidence 98%

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