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Ice Age humans carved complex symbol sequences into ivory figurines 40,000 years ago that rival early writing systems in sophistication. New research reveals these weren't random decorations but structured information storage that predates formal writing by tens of thousands of years.
Scientists discovered a complete Stone Age hunter's toolkit perfectly preserved for 30,000 years in the Czech Republic. The rare find offers an intimate glimpse into how one person survived the Ice Age.
Archaeologists in the Czech Republic discovered something extraordinary: a complete set of 29 stone tools carefully stored together 30,000 years ago, offering the first glimpse into how prehistoric hunters organized their gear. This ancient "toolbox" is rewriting what we know about how our ancestors lived and traveled.
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Scientists just realized a dusty museum artifact is actually Europe's oldest known precision tool, revealing our ancient ancestors were far more sophisticated than we thought. The 480,000-year-old elephant bone hammer shows early humans possessed complex thinking and advanced craftsmanship.
Scientists just discovered that a triangular artifact uncovered in England is the oldest elephant bone tool ever found in Europe, revealing the remarkable ingenuity of our ancient relatives. The 480,000-year-old tool shows early humans knew exactly which materials worked best for crafting their precision hand axes.