Oldowan stone tool C015 / 6435
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Oldowan stone tool C015 / 6435
Oldowan stone tool. Prehistoric stone tool being held in a hand. This stone tool is from the Oldowan stone tool industry, or Mode I, an early and primitive form of stone tool. The name comes from Olduvai Gorge, Tanzania, where the first such tools were discovered. The peak usage dates to between 2.4 and 1.7 million years ago, mostly in Africa but also spreading to Asia and Europe. Rocks such as basalt and flint were used to make these tools, with roughly formed edges and surfaces used for scraping, chopping, boring, and hammering. Photographed in Olduvai Gorge, Tanzania
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Africa African Anthropology Fossil Human Fossil Man Hand Human Evolution Olduvai Gorge Palaeoanthropological Palaeoanthropology Palaeolithic Paleoanthropological Paleolithic Pleistocene Prehistoric Prehistory Rock Stone Stone Age Stone Tool Tanzania Tanzanian Palaeontology
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This print showcases an ancient artifact from the Stone Age, specifically an Oldowan stone tool known as C015 / 6435. Held delicately in a hand, this prehistoric stone tool provides a glimpse into our early human ancestors' primitive form of technology. The Oldowan stone tool industry, also referred to as Mode I, emerged between 2.4 and 1.7 million years ago and was predominantly used in Africa but eventually spread to Asia and Europe. The name "Oldowan" derives from its place of discovery - the renowned Olduvai Gorge in Tanzania. Crafted using rocks like basalt and flint, these tools possess roughly formed edges and surfaces that served various purposes such as scraping, chopping, boring, and hammering. Photographed against the backdrop of Olduvai Gorge itself, this image not only captures the essence of history but also highlights the significance of African heritage within human evolution. It symbolizes our connection with our distant past while reminding us how far we have come. As we observe this single stone tool held by a Caucasian adult hand against its paleolithic surroundings, it evokes curiosity about our shared ancestry and ignites contemplation on the ingenuity that allowed early humans to survive in their environment. Javier Trueba's remarkable photograph immortalizes this relic from another time - a testament to both scientific exploration and humanity's unending quest for knowledge about our origins.
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