Learn about the 430,000-year-old stone tools and techniques that allowed ancient humans to butcher elephant meat for a hefty ...

A new study from SapienCE reveals that early modern humans at Blombos Cave in South Africa used ochre as a specialized tool ...

Archaeologists have long puzzled over stone spheroids—round limestone objects found at ancient sites across the globe. These artifacts, though simple in shape, have sparked debate for generations.

Archaeologists have long puzzled over stone spheroids—round limestone objects found at ancient sites across the globe. These artifacts, though simple in shape, have sparked debate for generations.

Knapping is the practice of building tools from stone. The group created arrow head and knifes. The technology was used in the paleo era around the world, and today is being preserved as a hobby.

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When done properly, flintknapping creates the recognizable features that archaeologists use to identify stone tools. A demonstration of traditional flintknapping techniques. Why do stone tools matter?

When done properly, flintknapping creates the recognizable features that archaeologists use to identify stone tools. A demonstration of traditional flintknapping techniques.

Knapping, which is a technique used to shape stone, is the main attraction for the 27th annual Water Creek Knapin, set to take place May 1-4. Organizers Gwen and Wesley Shipman have seen a steady ...

Six of these displayed evidence of knapping. Previously, the earliest known ivory tools were thought to have been made 120,000 years ago.

It was determined that of the 24 ivory fragments, 11 showed signs of intentional modifications, six showed evidence of knapping, three were used for bipolar-on-anvil knapping, two were classified ...