Quina cores. (H-J) Resharpening flakes showing Quina
retouch at the near end of the top face. (K) Small tool
made on resharpening flake./Hao Li
Contemplate this headline: “Archaeologists Find Neanderthal Stone Tool Technology in China.”
At one time, Neanderthals were considered stupid. So the implication would be that those tools didn’t work very well.
Things have changed. Neanderthal art, glue, ornaments, etc., have forced a rethink. Those who are looking for the subhuman are still looking…
Meanwhile, Neanderthals are presenting some mysteries, including this one:
At ZME Science, Alexandra Gerea reports that stone tools found in Yunnan province in China, dating from 50,000 to…