Prehistoric stone tools bear 500,000-year-old animal residue

Prehistoric stone tools bear 500,000-year-old animal residue

Date:

March 19, 2015

Source:

American Friends of Tel Aviv University

Summary:

Among 500,000-year-old elephant remains at a Lower Paleolithic site in Revadim, Israel, archaeologists recently analyzed 'hand axes' and 'scrapers,' universally shaped and sized prehistoric stone tools, replete with animal residue. The research represents the first scientifically verified direct evidence for the precise use of Paleolithic stone tools: to process animal carcasses and hides.