Ancient Humans: Masters of Woodworking and Hunting

A 300,000-year-old double-pointed wooden throwing stick found in Schöningen, Germany, has revealed that early humans were skilled woodworking experts. The stick was scraped, seasoned, and sanded before being used as a hunting weapon, indicating advanced woodworking techniques. The lightweight nature of these throwing sticks suggests they may have enabled group hunts of medium and small animals, potentially involving the entire community, including children. The findings shed new light on early human behaviors and their ability to plan and use sophisticated woodworking skills.