The oldest craft in the world: Flintknapping (& stone tool making) The oldest stone tools currently date to around 3.6 million years ago. Hominins continued to use stone tools in different parts of the world until a matter if decades ago. This technology is the foundation of human evolution and is very much an influence on our minds and bodies even today. The likes of the handaxe (the type of tool being produced above) was a implement used for cutting and butchery. Its ergonomic, effective and i

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Spent an awesome day learning flintknapping from the incredible Elena Moos! 🤩 As an archaeologist and seriously skilled flintknapper, Elena's knowledge is mind-blowing. I was particularly fascinated by her bladecore techniques, she knaps like nobody's business! 🔥 If you're interested in ancient technology and the art of crafting stone tools, definitely check out her work. Thanks for capturing this moment Simon Otterbach #flintknapping #archaeology #ancienttechnology #stonetools #elenamoos #bla

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