Researchers Uncover 20,000-Year-Old Whale Bone Tools in Prehistoric Innovation
Tuesday, May 27, 2025, 1:21 pm permalink
Archaeologists have uncovered the oldest known evidence of humans fashioning tools from whale bone, dating back approximately 20,000 years. This breakthrough, achieved through advanced dating techniques, offers a rare glimpse into early human ingenuity and resourcefulness in prehistoric times, promising to reshape our understanding of ancient tool-making.
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