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One of 'longest ever' ancient hand axes in UK found during archaeological dig in Kent (news.sky.com)
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"These hand axes are so big it's difficult to imagine how they could have been easily held and used.

"Perhaps they fulfilled a less practical or more symbolic function than other tools, a clear demonstration of strength and skill."

Stunning find!

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[โ€“] kissmekate 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

At the bottom of the article, mention was made of a Roman cemetery that is even older. Which does not make sense and must be an error. :-( But still, a tidy find.

[โ€“] Emperor 1 points 1 year ago

Yeah, that's Sky News for you - they can't even mean 250,000 years younger.