Ancient Wooden Artifacts in Greece May Represent Earliest Known Tools
Archaeologists have identified two wooden artifacts discovered in southern Greece as potentially the oldest known wooden tools, dating back approximately 430,000 years. According to a recent study, these objects show signs of intentional shaping. The findings provide new insights into early human technological capabilities during the Middle Pleistocene period.
Key facts
- Two wooden artifacts were found in southern Greece
- The objects are approximately 430,000 years old
- Analysis suggests intentional shaping by early humans
- These may be the oldest known wooden tools
- Findings come from a new archaeological study
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Locations
- southern Greece