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Four Flint Tools, Upper Paleolithic Period, 35000-10000 BC (flint) (photo)
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Four Flint Tools, Upper Paleolithic Period, 35000-10000 BC (flint) (photo)
XIR158863 Four Flint Tools, Upper Paleolithic Period, BC (flint) (photo) by Prehistoric; Musee des Antiquites Nationales, St. Germain-en-Laye, France; (add.info.: Pointes de trait - silex, couteau, pointe a pedoncule, pointe a cran et pointe foliacee; ); out of copyright
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Foliated Scraper Tool Peduncle Serrated
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This print showcases four flint tools from the Upper Paleolithic Period, dating back to 35000-10000 BC. The intricate craftsmanship and historical significance of these artifacts are beautifully captured in this image. The first tool is a pointed spearhead made of flint, known as "Pointes de trait". Its sharpness and precision speak volumes about the ingenuity and skill of our ancient ancestors. Next, we have a knife fashioned from flint, displaying its versatility as an essential tool for survival during that era. Moving on, there is a peduncle pointe - another type of pointed implement with a stem-like extension at its base. This unique design suggests it may have served specific purposes within their daily lives or rituals. Additionally, we see a serrated scraper that would have been used for various tasks such as cutting or scraping materials. Lastly, we encounter a foliated pointe - an intriguing artifact with leaf-like edges. Its distinctive shape hints at its potential use in hunting or perhaps even ceremonial practices. These remarkable objects provide us with invaluable insights into the lives and skills of our prehistoric ancestors. Preserved by time and now housed in the Musee des Antiquites Nationales in St. Germain-en-Laye, France, they continue to fascinate historians and art enthusiasts alike.
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