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General Category => Science, Technology and Knowledge => Archaeology => Topic started by: thackney on May 18, 2021, 09:20:38 pm
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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.
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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....