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Ancient Craftsmanship: How Early North Americans Used Bone Needles to Survive Cold Climates

Ancient Craftsmanship: How Early North Americans Used Bone Needles to Survive Cold Climates

New findings reveal that Early North Americans crafted needles from fur-bearer bones to make tailored garments, enabling their survival in northern latitudes nearly 13,000 years ago.

Nov 30, 2024
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The LaPrele Mammoth Site: A Window into Early North American Life

Archaeological discoveries at the LaPrele mammoth site in Wyoming continue to shed light on the ingenuity and adaptability of Early North Americans, who lived in North America nearly 13,000 years ago. Among the latest findings, researchers have uncovered bone needles crafted from the remai…

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