Archaeological discoveries

What things were invented in the stone age?

Tools:

- Hand axes: These were the first stone tools, made by chipping away at a stone to create a sharp edge.

- Scrapers: These were used to scrape animal hides, wood, and other materials.

- Awls: These were used to pierce holes in animal hides and other materials.

- Burins: These were used to engrave and carve wood, bone, and antler.

- Adzes: These were used to shape wood, bone, and antler.

Weapons:

- Spears: These were made by attaching a sharpened stone point to a wooden shaft.

- Bow and arrow: The bow and arrow were invented in the Upper Paleolithic period.

- Slingshots: These were used to propel stones at great distances.

- Clubs: These were used to strike and bludgeon opponents.

Art and Personal Adornment:

- Cave paintings: These were created by using pigments to paint on the walls of caves.

- Sculptures: These were carved out of stone, wood, bone, and antler.

- Jewelry: This was made from shells, beads, and other natural materials.

- Clothing: This was made from animal hides and furs.

Other Inventions:

- Fire: This was first used by early humans in the Lower Paleolithic period.

- Boats: These were made from logs, bark, and other materials.

- Houses: These were made from wood, stone, and other materials.