Oldest Wooden Tools Discovered in Greece, Dating Back 430,000 Years
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News18•27-01-2026, 02:45
Oldest Wooden Tools Discovered in Greece, Dating Back 430,000 Years
- •Two wooden artifacts, a digging stick and a possible stone tool shaper, found at a Greek lake shore are 430,000 years old, making them the oldest wooden tools ever recovered.
- •The tools were preserved in Greece's Megalopolis basin due to quick burial by sediment and a wet environment, a rare occurrence as wood typically rots quickly.
- •The site has previously yielded stone tools and elephant bones with cut marks, indicating ancient human activity.
- •While human remains are yet to be found, the tools could have been used by Neanderthals, early human ancestors, or other hominins.
- •This discovery provides a rare glimpse into the diverse technology and survival methods of early humans, complementing other ancient wooden tool finds from Germany and China.
Why It Matters: Ancient wooden tools, 430,000 years old, offer rare insight into early human technology and survival.
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