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Mammoth tusk flakes may be the oldest ivory objects made by humans

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Ancient humans living in what is now Ukraine 400,000 years ago may have practised or taught tool-making techniques using mammoth tusks, a softer material than bone

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Mammoth tusk flakes may be the oldest ivory objects made by humans

Ancient humans living in what is now Ukraine 400,000 years ago may have practised or taught tool-making techniques using mammoth tusks, a softer material than bone

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Mammoth Tusk Flakes Could Be the Earliest Human-Made Ivory Artifacts

Excavations in western Ukraine have revealed fragments of what may be the oldest human-made ivory objects, dating back 400,000 years. While these artifacts were too soft to serve as cutting tools, researchers propose they might have been utilized as teaching aids. Gary Haynes from the University of Nevada highlights the significance of these findings, stating, “If the interpretations are correct, they contribute to an increasing recognition of t…

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NewScientist broke the news in Baltimore, United States on Thursday, April 3, 2025.
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