Stone-age flint fragments C014 / 1020
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Stone-age flint fragments C014 / 1020
Stone-age flint fragments. Pile of neolithic (new stone-age) flint fragments discarded during the forming of flint tools. These fragments date from around 8, 000 to 10, 00 years ago and were found in Mauritania, West Africa
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African Anthropological Anthropology Assortment Blade Blades Carved Collection Cutting Discarded Early Human Flint Knapping Fossil Man Fragment Fragments Hominid Hominids Knapped Mauritania Mauritanian Mound Neolithic Palaeoanthropological Palaeoanthropology Palaeontological Paleoanthropological Paleoanthropology Paleontological Pile Prehistoric Prehistorical Prehistory Rock Rocks Selection Shaped Sharp Stone Age Stone Tools Tool West Africa Palaeontology
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This print showcases a remarkable collection of Stone-age flint fragments, providing us with a glimpse into the ancient world. The image captures a pile of neolithic (new stone-age) flint fragments that were discarded during the process of forming flint tools. These fragments, dating back approximately 8,000 to 10,000 years ago, were discovered in Mauritania, West Africa. The assortment of sharp and intricately shaped fragments is truly awe-inspiring. Each piece holds the potential to unravel stories about early human civilizations and their tool-making techniques. Carefully carved by our ancestors, these African artifacts offer valuable insights into the lives and practices of prehistoric communities. The composition beautifully portrays this still life arrangement as if frozen in time. The mound of rock reveals an assortment of blades and various fragment shapes meticulously knapped by skilled hands long ago. It serves as a testament to the resourcefulness and ingenuity possessed by our distant relatives. This photograph not only appeals to anthropology enthusiasts but also attracts those fascinated by paleontology and archaeology alike. Its rich historical context invites us to ponder upon our shared origins and marvel at how far we have come as a species. Javier Trueba's masterful capture from Science Photo Library encapsulates both scientific significance and aesthetic beauty within this single frame—an extraordinary tribute to humanity's ancient past.
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