Monday, 28 January 2013

NBCNews.com: Technology & Science: Oldest stone hand axes unearthed

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Oldest stone hand axes unearthed
Jan 28th 2013, 22:46

Scientists have unearthed more than 350 ancient tools in Konso, Ethiopia that were used by humans' ancient ancestors. The tools, which span roughly 1 million years of evolution, show a gradual progression to more refined shaping.Scientists have unearthed and dated some of the oldest stone hand axes on Earth. The ancient tools, unearthed in Ethiopia in the last two decades, date to 1.75 million years ago.
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