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430,000-Year-Old Tools Rewrite Human History
27 Jan
Summary
- Two wooden artifacts found in Greece are the oldest ever discovered.
- The tools date back an astonishing 430,000 years, predating other finds.
- These rare wooden tools offer insights into early human technological capabilities.
Two wooden artifacts discovered in Greece's Megalopolis basin represent the oldest known wooden tools, estimated to be 430,000 years old. One artifact is a long stick possibly used for digging, while the other is a smaller tool that may have helped shape stone implements.
These rare finds were preserved due to rapid burial by sediment in a wet environment. While human remains have not yet been found at the site, clarifying who used these tools remains unknown.
Such discoveries are exceptionally rare because wood decomposes quickly. Their preservation offers a unique window into the varied technologies employed by early humans, potentially including Neanderthals or their ancestors, and contributes significantly to our understanding of prehistoric survival strategies.
