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Million-Year-Old Ancient Tools Used By Homo Erectus Found In Sudan

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Million-Year-Old Ancient Tools Used By Homo Erectus Found In Sudan
https://ancient-archeology.com/million-year-old-ancient-tools-used-by-homo-erectus-found-in-sudan/
May 17, 2021

Hundreds of stone tools made by homo Erectus were found in a gold mine in the Sahara desert, and are thought to be up to a million years old.

Miners in northeastern Sudan discovered the trove of hominid artefacts. They include almond-shaped cleavers and hand axes with a transverse cutting edge.



Archaeologists theorize the site was a workshop of sorts, because stone flakes formed during their production were also preserved.

It’s believed to be the oldest confirmed example of tool manufacturing in the Eastern Sahara with a well-confirmed chronology....

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