Archaeologists on March 15 announced the discovery of a collection of Paleolithic tools in northwestern China.
A large number of stone tools were found in Yeyuan. Photo: Xinhua
According to a report by the Shaanxi Institute of Archaeology, the find was the result of a year-long excavation project, which began in March 2021, at the Yeyuan ruins in Lenan county, Shaanxi province.
About 12,000 artifacts were found in an area of 500 square meters, including hand axes, scrapers and other sharp stone tools.
According to early estimates, early humans existed in this area at least 600,000 years ago. Their activity began to develop about 250,000 years ago and lasted until about 70,000 years ago.
A sharp stone tool used for cutting. Photo: Xinhua
Zhang Gaike, an expert at the Shaanxi Institute of Archaeology, said that the excavations have important implications for studying cultural developments in the Qinling Mountains, as well as the exchanges between people in different, different areas during the Paleolithic period.
The Paleolithic, or early stages of the Stone Age, made up the largest part of human history on Earth, from about 2.5 million years ago to 12,000 years ago. A distinctive feature of this period is the development of stone carving tools.
Doan Duong (Based on Xinhua)
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