New evidence suggests a need to rethink current models of human evolution. Research indicates that Homo erectus foragers had a dedicated workshop for forging tools and weapons, showcasing a sophisticated hunting strategy. Our ancient ancestors have been crafting tools for hundreds of thousands of years. The stone tool archaeological record reveals a recent boost in sophistication, with a significant leap in complexity around 600,000 years ago. This leap in stone tool complexity suggests a sudden increase in hominin knowledge, potentially predating the divergence of Neanderthals and modern humans.
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A leap in stone tool complexity in the fossil record suggests hominin knowledge underwent a sudden increase around 600,000 years ago, potentially predating the divergence of Neanderthals and modern humans. https://t.co/ZgWXQA0U6a
Stone tool archeological record shows recent boost in sophistication https://t.co/dk26spTAso
Our ancient ancestors have been crafting tools for hundreds of thousands of years. New research reveals that a hunting strategy of Homo erectus foragers relied on having a dedicated workshop for forging tools and weapons. https://t.co/L97SeBFfh4
🗄️ From the archive: New evidence suggests we need to rethink our current models of how humans evolved. https://t.co/y2CJpMz8RF