The Clacton Spear is the tip of a wooden spear discovered in 1911. At approximately 400,000 years old, it is the oldest known worked wooden implement. [2880×1983]
by xvier
The Clacton Spear is the tip of a wooden spear discovered in 1911. At approximately 400,000 years old, it is the oldest known worked wooden implement. [2880×1983]
by xvier
4 Comments
Dang, 1911 is a long time ago! /s
That’s insane. Especially considering the condition.
Is it thought this was crafted by a non-human ancestor, like neanderthal?
How do they know it’s that old
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clacton_Spear