Neanderthals turned cave lion bones into multifunctional tools 130,000 years ago, study reveals
A recent discovery in Belgium’s Scladina Cave has unveiled the oldest known multi-purpose tools made from the bones of a cave lion, offering evidence of Neanderthal resourcefulness and intelligence...
More information: https://archaeologymag.com/2025/07/neanderthals-turned-lion-bones-into-multifunctional-tools/
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zombiewarrior@techhub.social · 2 pts · 1y
@archaeology@mstdn.social one guy creates a set of proprietary bone-tool-connectors so his bone tools can only be used with other bone tools made by him
anyone caught copying his design gets clubbed to death
Mighty_Appititey@lemmy.world · 1 pts · 1y
Wow, even had serial numbers on them.