Archeologists discover 1,700-year-old trident in Assos ancient city in Türkiye An iron trident, believed to be used for fishing, dating to the 3rd or 4th century A.D. has been discovered in the ancient Aegean coastal resort town of Assos in northwestern Turkey. The team was unearthed by archaeologists excavating the Nymphaion (eastern fountain), an ornate … Read more
Early humans ‘were intentionally crafting stone balls 1.4 million years ago Around 1.4 million years ago, early human relatives crafted enigmatic stone “spheroids” in the Middle East in deliberate attempts to make perfect spheres, a new study finds. The finding shows the intention of early hominins, such as Homo erectus, to “impose” a symmetry on the … Read more
Unveiling the Hidden Dangers of Flintknapping: A Study on the Perils Faced by Stone Artifact Enthusiasts Every day, hundreds of stone artifact enthusiasts around the world sit down and begin striking a stone with special tools attempting to craft the perfect arrowhead or knife. This craft is known as flintknapping, and for most, it is … Read more