20,000-Year-Old Whale Bone Tools Uncovered in Spanish Cave
TL;DR Summary
Scientists have discovered that around 20,000 years ago, early humans used whale bones to make tools and weapons, with most bones coming from sperm whales. These findings, based on bone samples from Spain and France, reveal the resourcefulness of Paleolithic coastal communities in utilizing marine resources, and highlight the ecological and cultural significance of whales in early human life.
- Scientists identify time and location of first humans who made tools and harpoons out of whale bones Earth.com
- News - Oldest Known Tools Made From Whale Bone Date Back 20,000 Years Archaeology Magazine
- Scientists date the oldest known tools made from whale bones to 20,000 years ago AP News
- Late Paleolithic whale bone tools reveal human and whale ecology in the Bay of Biscay Nature
- Oldest-known whale bone tools discovered in a Spanish cave Popular Science
Reading Insights
Total Reads
0
Unique Readers
1
Time Saved
4 min
vs 5 min read
Condensed
94%
954 → 59 words
Want the full story? Read the original article
Read on Earth.com