In a groundbreaking revelation, researchers have uncovered a collection of bone tools at Olduvai Gorge
The discovery reveals that hominins were shaping bone tools systematically, long before the appearance of Homo sapiens.
Early humans used bone to make tools
But what is truly fascinating is the sophisticated knapping process they used, revealing advanced cognitive skills.
Tools were made from massive mammal bones, including those of hippos and elephants
The T69 Complex in Tanzania yields artifacts that provide the earliest evidence of systematic bone
Researchers now believe that bone tools were not sporadic or opportunistic
These bone tools show that early humans were not just stone tool users
This breakthrough in prehistoric archaeology rewrites our history, showing that bone tools were a staple
A fascinating transition from stone to bone knapping marks a key evolutionary leap in hominin
With their sophisticated design, these bone tools were likely used for heavy-duty tasks