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Hand axe, from St. Acheul, Somme, Amiens, France, Paleolithic, c. 200 000 BC (stone)
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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
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Adze Flint Prehistoric Tool Acheulean Biface
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This photograph showcases a remarkable artifact from our ancient past - a Hand axe, discovered in St. Acheul, Somme, Amiens, France. Believed to date back approximately 200,000 years to the Paleolithic era, this stone tool offers us a glimpse into the ingenuity and resourcefulness of our early human ancestors. The Hand axe is beautifully carved out of flint using meticulous craftsmanship. Its biface design features two symmetrical cutting edges that would have been essential for various tasks during prehistoric times. This versatile tool served as both a weapon for hunting and defense, as well as an invaluable implement for shaping wood or other materials. As we contemplate this artifact's significance, we are transported back in time to an era when survival depended on the ability to adapt and create tools like these by hand. The intricate carvings on its surface bear witness to the skillful techniques employed by our ancient predecessors. Now housed at the Ashmolean Museum at the University of Oxford in the UK, this Hand axe stands as a testament to humanity's enduring curiosity about our origins and evolution. It serves as a reminder of how far we have come technologically while also honoring those who paved the way with their primitive yet effective innovations. Through this photograph captured by Bridgeman Images' lens, we are invited to appreciate not only the aesthetic beauty but also the historical significance of this extraordinary piece from our distant past.
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