Jutland Neolithic Stone Tool - 3.58" Denmark sciencematters " Science 208

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With their interlocked osteoderms forming a massive shell

Sizing: The pallasites measure just a little under 1/2" x 1/2" (12mmx14mm)

dated to 48 million years ago

Jutland Neolithic Stone Tool - 3.58" Denmark sciencematters " Science 208The oldest knowledge of humankind we have doesnt come from stories or recorded histories, but the stones our ancient ancestors left behind. Commonly known as handaxes, the true span of their use went far beyond that. Choppers, blades, scrapers, points, and crushing tools have all been discovered, and many of these tools may have been reshaped over time to be used for new purposes. This specimen is a 3. 58" stone tool and comes from Denmark's Jutland