Acheulean Collection

Hand axe, from St. Acheul, Somme, Amiens, France, Paleolithic, c. 200 000 BC (stone)
AMQ121131 Hand axe, from St. Acheul, Somme, Amiens, France, Paleolithic, c.200 000 BC (stone) by Paleolithic; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford, UK; eAshmolean Museum; out of copyright

Paleolithic hand-axe of the Acheulian type, from Swakscombe, Kent. From the British Museums collection

Hand axes. Acheulian Culture. 1500000-200000 BC
Hand axes. Culture of Homo erectus, know as Acheulian Culture. 1500000-200000 BC. Lower Paleolithic. From Tanzania, Java, France and England. National Museum of Denmark. Copenhagen. Denmark

How Acheulean Man Captured His Prey
Hunting with the Bolas: How Acheulean Man Captured His Prey with a Stone-Age Weapon Still in Use To-Day - A reconstruction of a hunting scene in the stone age

Acheulean Hand Axe (stone)
XBP693814 Acheulean Hand Axe (stone) by Paleolithic; Private Collection; Photo eBoltin Picture Library; out of copyright

Bifaces from the Acheulean period. Lower Paleolithic. Proc: SPAIN. MADRID (AUTONOMOUS COMMUNITY)

Bifaces from the Acheulean period

Acheulean stone tools. Hand holding a rock hammer to demonstrate the creation of an Acheulean stone tool

Stone tool, Gran Dolina. This stone tool was formed by striking the stone to produce a continuous edge on one or both sides

Stone tool, Galeria. This stone tool was formed by striking the stone to produce a continuous edge on one or both sides

M. Leon Coutier finishing a hand-axe of Acheulean type
How stone-age tools were made: a modern recontruction of prehistoric skill. Coutier seen striking light blows along the roughed-out edge with a boxwood hammer

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The Acheulean culture, dating back to 1500000-200000 BC, is known for its remarkable hand axes. These ancient tools were crafted with precision and skill by our early ancestors. One such hand axe, discovered in St. Acheul, Somme, Amiens, France, offers a glimpse into the Paleolithic era around c. 200 000 BC. These bifaces from the Acheulean period showcase the ingenuity of our prehistoric predecessors. The symmetrical design and sharp edges of these stone tools allowed them to be used for various purposes - from hunting and butchering animals to cutting wood or scraping hides. Acheulean man's ability to capture prey was enhanced by their mastery of these hand axes. With each strike of their well-crafted tool, they could efficiently kill and process their game. But the significance extends beyond mere survival skills; it reveals glimpses into prehistoric death rituals as well. Stone tools found in Gran Dolina and Galeria hint at burial practices that were prevalent during this time period. M. Leon Coutier's expertise in finishing an Acheulean-type hand axe demonstrates how craftsmanship played a vital role even then, and is fascinating to imagine how these early humans honed their skills over generations to create such functional yet aesthetically pleasing artifacts. Today we marvel at the achievements of our ancestors who lived during the Acheulean culture - a testament to human innovation and adaptability throughout history.