Unraveling the Past: Ancient Ivory Baton Reveals Surprising Purpose in Rope-Making

Decoding the Mysteries of a 37,000-Year-Old Tool

In a remarkable revelation, researchers from the University of Tübingen challenge the conventional view of an ancient ivory baton discovered in Germany's Hohle Fels cave. Previously believed to be a mere work of art, this 37,000-year-old artifact now emerges as a sophisticated tool for crafting rope. Published in Science Advances¹, the study by Nicholas …