Acheulian Collection

Prehistoric Acheulian hand axe dating from 600000 BC at St. Germain en Laye, Ile de France, France, Europe

Acheulian flint hand-axe from Wolvercote, Oxfordshire

Paleolithic hand-axe of the Acheulian type, from Swakscombe, Kent. From the British Museums collection

Hand axes. Acheulian Culture. 1500000-200000 BC
Hand axes. Culture of Homo erectus, know as Acheulian Culture. 1500000-200000 BC. Lower Paleolithic. From Tanzania, Java, France and England. National Museum of Denmark. Copenhagen. Denmark

The Furze Platt Hand Axe
The Furze Platt hand axe from the Acheulian culture (Lower Palaeolithic) about 400, 000 years ago. Found in Britain in 1919 the hand axe weighs 2.8 kilos and is 30.6 cm long

Acheulean hand axe C016 / 4837
Acheulean hand axe. Flint hand axe from the Acheulean culture, with a rounded spall (flake) pot-lid split off from a larger rock by frost action

Hoxnian anters, bones & hand axe from Swanscombe
Part of a deer antler, fragment of elephant bone and flint hand axe all discovered at Swanscombe, Kent, south of the River Thames

Homo erectus, Acheulian man
An illustration of a lakeside campsite 400, 000 years ago of Acheulian man (Homo erectus) in the Quaternary Hoxnian Interglacial period, Lower Palaeolithic

Hand-axe
Flint hand-axe of Acheulian culture (Lower Palaeolithic) with rounded spall pot-lid split by frost action. Specimen from University of London, Institute of Archaeology

Homo neanderthalensis (Swanscombe 1) Cranium
Three cranial bones discovered at the Barnfield Gravel Pit, Swanscombe, Kent between 1935 and 1955. Both the date and species of these homind remains have been the subject over the last decade or so

Joseph Prestwichs Somme human antiquity
Plate from " Theoretical considerations on () the drift deposits containing the remains of extinct mammalia and flint implements", 1864. Phil. Trans Roy Soc 154

1880s Joseph Prestwich tinted photograph
1890s Joseph Prestwich photograph by Elliot and Fry

1797 First Handaxe John Frere of Hoxne 1
Page 204 and engraving XIV by John Frere in Archaeologia 13, 1800

Four British Paleolithic handaxes
Four pointed British paleolithic (Mode 2 acheulian) handaxes. These were made from flint (silex) by Homo Heidelbergensis between approximately 400, 000 and 100, 000 years ago

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EDITORS COMMENTS

The Acheulian culture, dating back to 5-2 million years ago, left behind a fascinating array of artifacts that provide us with valuable insights into our prehistoric past. Among these relics are the iconic hand axes, which were essential tools for early humans. One such artifact is the Prehistoric Acheulian hand axe discovered in St. Germain en Laye and believed to be from around 600, 000 BC. This beautifully crafted flint tool showcases the remarkable skills possessed by our ancient ancestors. Another notable find is the Acheulian flint hand-axe unearthed in Wolvercote, Oxfordshire. Its intricate design and sharp edges demonstrate the advanced craftsmanship of Homo erectus during this period. These hand axes were not only practical tools but also cultural symbols within the Acheulian society. They played a crucial role in hunting, woodworking, and shaping other materials necessary for survival. In addition to these artifacts, significant fossil discoveries have shed light on the hominins who used them. The Swanscombe craniums belonging to Homo neanderthalensis offer glimpses into their physical appearance and evolution over time. Furthermore, antlers, bones, and another hand axe found at Swanscombe provide evidence of Hoxnian fauna alongside human activity during this era, and is intriguing to consider how these ancient beings utilized such tools as they navigated their environment thousands of years ago. The Acheulean culture represents an important milestone in human history when our ancestors began developing more sophisticated technologies that would shape future civilizations. As we study these remnants from our distant past—whether it's examining a Paleolithic hand-axe or marveling at The Furze Platt Hand Axe—we gain a deeper understanding of humanity's journey through time and appreciate the ingenuity displayed by those who came before us.