500,000-year-old elephant bone hammer shows ancient humans were master toolmakers

Archaeologists in England have discovered a hammer made from elephant bone, dating back nearly five hundred thousand years. According to ScienceDaily, the reusable tool was used to sharpen stone implements and reveals that ancient humans possessed remarkable craftsmanship and advanced planning capabilities.

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