For decades, archaeologists have debated the nuances of Levallois technology—a stone tool production method used by Homo sapiens, Neanderthals, and other ancient hominins. These tools, characterized by a prepared-core technique that allowed for precise flake removal, have long been studied using traditional measurements. But a new study introduces a mor…
Rethinking Levallois: A 3D Look at the Precision of Middle Stone Age Tool-making
New research shows how early humans fine-tuned their stone tools with remarkable consistency
