#ancient-tools

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fromArs Technica
1 month ago

Oldest wooden tools in East Asia may have come from any of three species

Gantangqing's hunter-gatherers could belong to Homo erectus, Denisovans, or Homo heidelbergensis, complicating species identification due to lack of identifiable bones.
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fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

Scientists date the oldest known tools made from whale bones to 20,000 years ago

The oldest known evidence of humans using whale bone tools dates back 20,000 years, showcasing early human-whale interactions.
fromMail Online
3 years ago

Early man's greatest invention was the HANDLE, study claims

The transition from hand-held to hafted tool technology marked a significant shift in conceptualising the construction and function of tools.
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fromwww.thehistoryblog.com
3 months ago

Dacian stonemason toolkit found at quarry in Romania

The discovery of a toolkit dating back to the Dacian kingdom reveals significant insights into ancient stone working methods and architectural practices in Romania.
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