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Rewriting History: Newly Discovered Tools Date Back Millions of Years
A groundbreaking archaeological discovery is reshaping our understanding of early human history. Researchers have unearthed ancient tools that date back millions of years, pushing the timeline of tool-making further into the past than previously believed. This discovery challenges long-held theories about human evolution and the technological capabilities of our early ancestors.
The tools, found at a remote excavation site, suggest that early hominins — possibly even species predating Homo habilis — were already capable of crafting and using tools. This raises profound questions about the origins of technology, human intelligence, and the evolutionary path that led to modern humans.
In this article, we explore the significance of these tools, the species that may have created them, and how this discovery is changing what we know about the distant past.
Unearthing the Past: What Was Found?
Archaeologists discovered a collection of primitive stone tools embedded deep within sediment layers. These artefacts, estimated to be between 2.5 and 3.3 million years old, include flakes, hammerstones, and cutting implements — tools likely used…
