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Artefacts: A scientist gathers stone objects found in Tham Choong Cave, which is thought to have housed primitive humans during the Neolithic Era (7,000-8,000 years ago). — VNA/VNS Photo Vu Quang Dan |
TUYEN QUANG — A cave in Na Hang District in the northern province of Tuyen Quang is thought to have housed primitive humans during the Neolithic Era (7,000-8,000 years ago). Tuyen Quang Museum's director Quan Van Dung said that experts from the museum and the Viet Nam Archaeology Institute discovered primitive human artefacts in the cave, which is known as Tham Choong Cave to the locals.
The archaeologists discovered more than 1,000 stone objects, including tools for cutting, chopping and grinding. The tools were handmade with stones that had been retrieved from a riverbed.
The expert said the tools bore Hoa Binh cultural features (34,000 years ago and lasted till 2,000BC).
Archaeologist found tools made from animal bones, including a narrow tool with a sharp point.
The scientists at the site assumed that the tool was likely used to stitch their clothing that was made from tree bark. — VNS