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archaeology1 year ago•2 min saved

"Unraveling the Mystery of the Prehistoric Ivory Baton: New Study Reveals Its Purpose"

A study published in Science Advances reveals that a mysterious ivory artifact, dating back at least 35,000 years and found in Hohle Fels Cave, Germany, has been identified as a prehistoric rope-making tool. The artifact, made from a mammoth's tusk, features spiral grooves and holes, which researchers hypothesized were used to align fibers for rope or twine production. Testing their theory, researchers found plant fiber residue on the artifact and successfully replicated the rope-making process using a replica baton, shedding light on how the Aurignacian culture may have manufactured essential materials.

via Yahoo! Voices|

#archaeology #hohle-fels-cave #ivory

archaeology1 year ago•3 min saved

Ancient Mammoth Tusk Tool Revealed as Rope-Making Device

Researchers have discovered the purpose of a mysterious ivory artifact from the Ice Age, concluding that it was used for making rope. The artifact, found in a 40,000-year-old site in Germany, was reconstructed and tested, demonstrating its efficiency in producing high-quality rope from various plant fibers. This finding sheds light on the technology used in the Paleolithic era for creating essential materials like rope, which were crucial for various purposes.

via ScienceAlert|

#archaeology #ice-age #ivory-artifact

archaeology1 year ago•2 min saved

"Uncovering Ancient Rope-Making Tools: The 35,000-Year-Old Ivory Baton"

Historians at the University of Tübingen have discovered that an ancient ivory baton, previously thought to be a work of art, was actually used by early humans over 35,000 years ago to make rope. The baton, found in a German cave, was found to have wear and residue consistent with rope-making, and experiments with a replica confirmed its functionality in this regard. This finding sheds new light on the technological capabilities of early humans and their use of natural materials for practical purposes.

via Phys.org|

#ancient-history #archaeological-discovery #archaeology