Bone Tools
Early humans make bone tools
Experiments and microscopic studies show that early humans used the ends of these bone tools to dig in termite mounds. Through repeated use, the ends became rounded and polished. Termites are rich in protein and would have been a nutritious source of food for Paranthropus robustus.
Exhibit Item
Site:
Swartkrans, Republic of South Africa
Age:
About 1.5 million years old
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