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When Mammoth Ivory Met Human Hands: Rethinking the Origins of Innovation

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But what sets these artifacts apart is what they reveal: that some of our distant hominin ancestors were not just using stone—they were thinking beyond it. Eleven of them bore unmistakable marks of human manipulation: flake scars, trimmed edges, and signs of deliberate shaping using techniques otherwise seen in lithic technology.

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The Geometry of Memory: How Knots Carry the Weight of Human History

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An Ancient Practice, Revisited Through Code Knots are one of humanity’s oldest tools—so ancient, in fact, that they predate agriculture, metallurgy, and written language. Despite differences in time, geography, and material culture, many human groups developed the same set of knots—again and again.

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Ancient Hierakonpolis: The Earliest Evidence of Livestock Horn Modification

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Hieroglyphic depictions and ritual artifacts reveal that early Egyptians often used animals to represent gods, cosmic forces, or societal ideals. “Understanding how these practices spread and their significance will help us uncover more about the relationship between early humans and their environment.” DOI:10.15184/aqy.2023.784

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Unraveling the Past: Ancient Ivory Baton Reveals Surprising Purpose in Rope-Making

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Previously believed to be a mere work of art, this 37,000-year-old artifact now emerges as a sophisticated tool for crafting rope. DOI: 10.1126/sciadv.adh5217 Unveiling the Enigma Back in 2015, ivory fragments surfaced in Hohle Fels, showcasing signs of intricate workmanship. Credit: Science Advances (2024). 1 Conard, N.

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Ancient Craftsmanship: How Early North Americans Used Bone Needles to Survive Cold Climates

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Among the latest findings, researchers have uncovered bone needles crafted from the remains of fur-bearing animals, suggesting these ancient humans produced garments that helped them survive cold climates.

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Decoding Ancient Lives: Unraveling the Mysteries of a Neolithic Settlement in Ukraine

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Despite the abundance of artifacts unearthed from this civilization, human remains are notably scarce, leaving many aspects of their daily lives shrouded in mystery. Among the remains of one house, they found 50 human bone fragments, representing at least seven individuals: men, women, and children. Hofmann, R., Shatilo, L.,

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Climate, Chaos, and Cooperation: How Shifting Environments May Have Forged Early Human Solidarity

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In the vast timeline of human evolution, one question has nagged at researchers more than most: how did cooperation, a risky and often costly behavior, come to define Homo sapiens ? In periods of environmental stress, humans didn’t just react—they adapted socially.