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Where do we find the earliest lithic tools of human ancestors? -

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Where do we find the earliest lithic tools of human ancestors?

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  1. The earliest tools made by human ancestors are found in Lomekwi in Kenya.
  2. They are dated to 3.3 million years.
  3. Oldowan tools occur in the Olduvai Gorge in Africa.
  4. The human ancestors used hammerstones and produced sharp flakes.
  5. The tools were used for cutting, slicing, and processing food.
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Prehistory: from Australopithecus Through Homo Erectus to Homo Sapiens
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