"Unearthing Early Human Presence: Ancient Stone Tools in Ukraine Shed Light on Europe's Earliest Inhabitants"

Ancient stone tools found in western Ukraine dating back over 1 million years may be the oldest evidence of early human presence in Europe, possibly used by Homo erectus. The chipped stones, made from volcanic rock, were likely used for cutting meat and scraping animal hides, indicating adaptability to diverse environments. The findings suggest that early humans dispersed from Africa with these tools and were able to survive in regions ranging from warm Spain to seasonally cold Ukraine.