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Three flint tools (stone)
XIR161751 Three flint tools (stone) by Paleolithic; Musee des Antiquites Nationales, St. Germain-en-Laye, France; (add.info.: dating between 1500000 and 500000 BC; These tools are from the Acheulean period of prehistoric tool making; They are hand axes and would have been used for cutting - trees, animal carcasses or perhaps for scraping animal skins; ); out of copyright
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Point Pre Historic Prehistoric Stone Age Tool
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This print showcases three flint tools from the Paleolithic era, dating back between 1.5 million and 500,000 BC. Housed in the Musee des Antiquites Nationales in St. Germain-en-Laye, France, these artifacts provide a glimpse into the Acheulean period of prehistoric tool making. The hand axes depicted in this image were essential instruments for early humans during that time. These versatile tools served various purposes such as cutting trees, butchering animal carcasses, and possibly scraping animal skins for clothing or shelter. Crafted with precision by our ancient ancestors, these bifacial stone tools represent an important milestone in human evolution. They highlight our species' ingenuity and resourcefulness even during a time when survival was paramount. As we gaze upon this photograph, we are transported back to a distant era where humans relied on their wits and primitive technology to navigate a harsh world. The simplicity yet effectiveness of these prehistoric instruments is awe-inspiring. Thanks to Fine Art Finder's dedication to preserving historical treasures like this image without commercial use intentions, we can appreciate the beauty and significance of these ancient relics today. Let us cherish this window into our past as it reminds us of how far humanity has come since those early days of toolmaking in the Lower Palaeolithic age.
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