Tag: paleolithic

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The carved turtle in the heart of the cave complex suggests a hidden Stone Age religion. Source: PNAS / Omry Barzilai et al.

11 DEC 2024 · 3 MIN

Carved Stone Age Turtle Reveals Ancient Middle East Religion

Archaeologists working in the Manot Cave system in Galilee have found a mysterious carving deep within the darkness. The sculpture, apparently of a tortoise or turtle, is extremely unusual. For one, it…

The pebbles were tested to see if they would make effective spindle whorls, and the yarn produced using them was superior to yarn produced without. Source: PLOS ONE / Talia Yashuv; Leore Grosman.

14 NOV 2024 · 4 MIN

12,000 Year Old Spindles: Did We Invent the Wheel in the Stone Age?

The wheel and axle is among the most important invention in human history. It transformed our ability to carry heavy loads, allowing for the large-scale transportation of goods from farmlands to cities.…