Hand Axe with Traces of Human Blood
200,000 BC - 100,000 BC
Flint
Barda Balka
1.5 cm x 3.0 cm x 4.0 cm
Flint
Barda Balka
1.5 cm x 3.0 cm x 4.0 cm
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Discussion Questions
Use the questions provided to guide your examination of the artifact.
What is modern scientific analysis able to tell us about the blood found on this hand axe?
Why do we call this small tool an "axe?
What material did ancient peoples use to make tools like this hand axe?