Scientists make bamboo tools to test theory explaining East Asia's Stone Age tool scarcity
Friday, April 8, 2011 - 21:31
in Paleontology & Archaeology
The long-held theory that prehistoric people in East Asia crafted their tools from bamboo is much more complicated than originally conceived, according to a new study. Research until now didn't address whether complex bamboo tools can be made with simple stone tools. Now an experimental archaeological study, in which a modern-day flint knapper replicated the crafting of bamboo knives, confirms it is possible.