Small Lethal Tools Have Big Implications for Early Modern Human Complexity
On the south coast of South Africa, scientists have found evidence for
an advanced stone age technology dated to 71,000 years ago at Pinnacle
Point near Mossel Bay. This technology, allowing projectiles to be
thrown at greater distance and killing power, takes hold in other
regions of Africa and Eurasia about 20,000 years
ago.
When combined with other findings of advanced technologies and evidence
for early symbolic behavior from this region, the research documents a
persistent pattern of behavioral complexity that might signal modern
humans evolved in this coastal location.
These findings were
reported in the article "An Early and Enduring Advanced Technology
Originating 71,000 Years Ago in South Africa" in the November 7 issue of
the journal Nature.
Read more at http://www.sciencedaily.com/
Image: These microlith blades show a flat edge with a rounded "cutting" edge. (Credit: Simen Oestmo)
Small Lethal Tools Have Big Implications for Early Modern Human Complexity
On the south coast of South Africa, scientists have found evidence for an advanced stone age technology dated to 71,000 years ago at Pinnacle Point near Mossel Bay. This technology, allowing projectiles to be thrown at greater distance and killing power, takes hold in other regions of Africa and Eurasia about 20,000 years
On the south coast of South Africa, scientists have found evidence for an advanced stone age technology dated to 71,000 years ago at Pinnacle Point near Mossel Bay. This technology, allowing projectiles to be thrown at greater distance and killing power, takes hold in other regions of Africa and Eurasia about 20,000 years
ago.
When combined with other findings of advanced technologies and evidence for early symbolic behavior from this region, the research documents a persistent pattern of behavioral complexity that might signal modern humans evolved in this coastal location.
These findings were reported in the article "An Early and Enduring Advanced Technology Originating 71,000 Years Ago in South Africa" in the November 7 issue of the journal Nature.
Read more at http://www.sciencedaily.com/
Image: These microlith blades show a flat edge with a rounded "cutting" edge. (Credit: Simen Oestmo)
When combined with other findings of advanced technologies and evidence for early symbolic behavior from this region, the research documents a persistent pattern of behavioral complexity that might signal modern humans evolved in this coastal location.
These findings were reported in the article "An Early and Enduring Advanced Technology Originating 71,000 Years Ago in South Africa" in the November 7 issue of the journal Nature.
Read more at http://www.sciencedaily.com/
Image: These microlith blades show a flat edge with a rounded "cutting" edge. (Credit: Simen Oestmo)
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