At the Medzhibozh A site in Ukraine, archaeologists uncovered 24 mammoth ivory fragments, 11 of which show deliberate modifications, including points and cores. Dated to approximately 400,000 years ago, these artifacts represent the earliest known use of ivory for tool-making, significantly predating previous evidence by about 280,000 years. This discovery indicates that early hominins in the region utilized mammoth ivory as a raw material for tools, showcasing advanced cognitive and technolo...
