Scientists Found 60,000-Year-Old Arrowheads—With a Surprising Enhancement

The team analyzed 10 arrowheads, dated to 60,000 years ago, that were found in excavated soil layers from the Umhlatuzana ...
Ancient Origins

60,000-Year-Old Poison Arrows Prove Surprising Stone Age Cognitive Genius

A fascinating archaeological discovery in South Africa has revealed that humans were using sophisticated poisoned arrows 60,000 years ago, far earlier than previously documented. Chemical analysis of ...

World's oldest poison arrow: Archaeologists identify toxic substance on Stone Age hunters' 60,000–year–old weapon – and it still has active compounds

Researchers have identified traces of plant toxins on Stone Age arrowheads - making it the oldest known arrow poison in the ...

How 60,000-year-old arrows change what we know about human’s history of hunting

Recently, three bone arrowheads stored in a poison-filled bone container were reported from Kruger Cave in South Africa ...

Oldest known poison arrows were used to hunt animals 60,000 years ago

Stone Age arrowheads found in South Africa showcase the knowledge and strategy of prehistoric hunter-gatherers, according to ...
Science News

60,000-year-old poison arrowheads show early humans’ skillful hunting

A new analysis uncovers traces of poison on the South African arrowheads, pushing back the timeline for poisoned weapons by ...

60,000-year-old traces of world's oldest arrow poison reveal early advanced hunting techniques

Researchers from South Africa and Sweden have found the oldest traces of arrow poison in the world to date. On ...