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Acheulian Lower Palaeolithic Heavy Duty Flint UNIFACIAL COBBLE CHOPPER UK
PLEASE read the Terms& Conditions as stated on my M E PAGE. THANKYOU. Unifacial COBBLE CHOPPER Acheulian. Lower Palaeolithic Longham Pit. Ferndown, Dorset. England A Lower Palaeolithic heavy duty unifacial cobble chopper some 11.5cm long. Made on a flint cobble using a hard stone hammer. The smooth rounded unworked contours of the cobble provided a perfect palm grip. This is a particularly ergonomic example. A simple but highly effective tool designed for heavy duty chopping such as breaking open bones for marrow extraction. This is a genuine Lower Palaeolithic tool made& used by Homo heidelbergensis well over 400000 years ago. Supplied labelled. UK P&P £3.50p. Airmail Europe £8.95p, Airmail Rest of World(except Australia, New Zealand& Singapore) £13.99p, Airmail Australia, New Zealand& Singapore £14.75p. ... moreSent uninsured at buyers risk unless buyer asks& pays for insurance at cost. UK buyers- cheque or PO preferred. International buyers PAYPAL ONLY. Reduced single P&P cost for multiple purchases calculated after bidding ends.
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Lower Acheulian Unifacial Proto Handaxe: a40
Lower Acheulian Unifacial Proto Handaxe: a40 Here for sale is a unifacial Lower Acheulian handaxe. This tool has simple signs of working with a deep golden patinated suface, the tool is smooth in places. The Acheulian period in Britain dates from c.350.000 to c.200,000 years ago, finds in Britain from this period are rare as subsequent glaciations have swept away most of the remains. There are a few important sites in Britain. One of those being Swanscombe in Kent, this tool was found around a mile from the famous Swanscombe site(Baker's Hole) see more details below Length: 8 cm Width: 6.5 cm*ALL CUSTOMERS* I offer combined shipping on multiple items. If you are interested in more than one artefact and they have a few days to go. I will wait until you have finished your order and then invoice you with a final combined shipping price. ... moreI will use a courier, it is much better value than UK postal service. UK CUSTOMERS* should you decide to bulk buy. I can send upto 2Kg for £5.80. This is a 2 day sign for courier service. This stone tool is part of my own personal collection found over the years. This tool was found whilst field walking in the Northfleet(Springhead) and Southfleet area of Kent. The area borders the famous Palaeolithic site at Swanscombe. Which is less than a mile away. Circumstance of discovery The area where this implement come from has been subjected to a great deal of disturbance through road building. Channel Tunnel High Speed Rail Link and other commercial building. It is more than likey that the implement had been disturbed through this construction activity. 281g_gsrx_vers_566(GS 6.7.1(566)
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Lower Acheulian Unifacial Hand Axe, Found nr Swanscombe, Kent,a151
Lower Acheulian Unifacial Hand Axe. Found nr Swanscombe, Kent,a151 This auction is for a very nice uniface hand axe. The axe has a ficron look, it has crisp detailed working and is in very good condition. A quality tool to add to any collection. L: 10 cm- W: max) 8 cm Weight: 361 grams The Acheulian period in Britain dates from c.350.000 to c.200,000 years ago, finds in Britain from this period are rare as subsequent glaciations have swept away most of the remains. There are a few important sites in Britain. One of those being Swanscombe in Kent, this tool was found around a mile from the famous Swanscombe site(Baker's Hole) see more details below*ALL CUSTOMERS* I offer combined shipping on multiple items. UK CUSTOMERS* Pay one p&p only. Any additional tool purchases will sent p&p free, Your tools will be sent via a courier service ... morethat is trackable and signed for. If you are interested in more than one artefact and they have a few days to go. I will wait until you have finished your order and then invoice you with a final combined shipping price. I will use a courier, it is much better value than UK postal service. This stone tool is part of my own personal collection found over the years. This tool was found whilst field walking in the Northfleet(Springhead) and Southfleet area of Kent. The area borders the famous Palaeolithic site at Swanscombe. Which is less than a mile away. Circumstance of discovery The area where this implement come from has been subjected to a great deal of disturbance through road building. Channel Tunnel High Speed Rail Link and other commercial building. It is more than likey that the implement had been disturbed through this construction activity. 281g_gsrx_vers_566(GS 6.7.1(566)
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Large Lower Acheulian Unifacial Cleaver, Found nr Swanscombe, Kent,a169
Large Lower Acheulian Unifacial Cleaver. Found nr Swanscombe, Kent,a169 This auction is for a large and heavy unifacial cleaver. The cleaver has been made from a flint nodule and has been worked unifacially although there are small retouches on the cortex side. This tool is in very good condition with nice signs of working. A good quality tool to add to any collection. L: 10 cm- W: max) 11 cm Weight: 450 grams The Acheulian period in Britain dates from c.350.000 to c.200,000 years ago, finds in Britain from this period are rare as subsequent glaciations have swept away most of the remains. There are a few important sites in Britain. One of those being Swanscombe in Kent, this tool was found around a mile from the famous Swanscombe site(Baker's Hole) see more details below*ALL CUSTOMERS* I offer combined shipping on multiple items. UK ... moreCUSTOMERS* Pay one p&p only. Any additional tool purchases will sent p&p free, Your tools will be sent via a courier service that is trackable and signed for. If you are interested in more than one artefact and they have a few days to go. I will wait until you have finished your order and then invoice you with a final combined shipping price. I will use a courier, it is much better value than UK postal service. This stone tool is part of my own personal collection found over the years. This tool was found whilst field walking in the Northfleet(Springhead) and Southfleet area of Kent. The area borders the famous Palaeolithic site at Swanscombe. Which is less than a mile away. Circumstance of discovery The area where this implement come from has been subjected to a great deal of disturbance through road building. Channel Tunnel High Speed Rail Link and other commercial building. It is more than likey that the implement had been disturbed through this construction activity. 281g_gsrx_vers_566(GS 6.7.1(566)
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Lower Acheulian Small Unifacial Handaxe, found nr Swanscombe,Kent,a320
Lower Acheulian Small Unifacial Handaxe. Found nr Swanscombe,Kent,a320 For sale; from my personal field walking collection. A small Lower Acheulian handaxe. This axe is triangular with a flat partially cortical base and butt. The tool has been made with a robust point and appears to be made for left handed use and very ergonomic. It is in very good condition with even patination. A great artefact to add to a collection. L: 9.5 cm- W: max) 5 cm Thickness: 5(max) cm Weight: 285 grams The Acheulian period in Britain dates from c.350.000 to c.200,000 years ago, finds in Britain from this period are rare as subsequent glaciations have swept away most of the remains. There are a few important sites in Britain. One of those being Swanscombe in Kent, this tool was found around a mile from the famous Swanscombe site(Baker's Hole) see more details ... morebelow*ALL CUSTOMERS* I offer combined shipping on multiple items. UK CUSTOMERS* Pay one p&p only. Any additional tool purchases will sent p&p free, Your tools will be sent via a courier service that is trackable and signed for. If you are interested in more than one artefact and they have a few days to go. I will wait until you have finished your order and then invoice you with a final combined shipping price. I will use a courier, it is much better value than UK postal service. This stone tool is part of my own personal collection found over the years. This tool was found whilst field walking in the Northfleet(Springhead) and Southfleet area of Kent. The area borders the famous Palaeolithic site at Swanscombe. Which is less than a mile away. Circumstance of discovery The area where this implement come from has been subjected to a great deal of disturbance through road building. Channel Tunnel High Speed Rail Link and other commercial building. It is more than likey that the implement had been disturbed through this construction activity. 281g_gsrx_vers_566(GS 6.7.1(566) Ec2.RcmdId ViewItemDescV4,RlogId p4%60bo7%60jtb9%3Fvo%7B%3Dd70f%2B%3Eec2-147a31a5f0b-0x106-
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Lower Acheulian Unifacial Chopping Tool, found nr Swanscombe,Kent,a319
Lower Acheulian Unifacial Chopping Tool. Found nr Swanscombe,Kent,a319 For sale; from my personal field walking collection. A Lower Acheulian chopping tool. This tool is triangular with a flat cortical base. the tool is elongated with a robust point. The tool has been made for left handed use and very ergonomic. It is in very good condition with even patination. A great artefact to add to a collection. L: 13.5 cm- W: max) 5.5 cm Thickness: 3.5(max) cm Weight: 320 grams The Acheulian period in Britain dates from c.350.000 to c.200,000 years ago, finds in Britain from this period are rare as subsequent glaciations have swept away most of the remains. There are a few important sites in Britain. One of those being Swanscombe in Kent, this tool was found around a mile from the famous Swanscombe site(Baker's Hole) see more details below*ALL ... moreCUSTOMERS* I offer combined shipping on multiple items. UK CUSTOMERS* Pay one p&p only. Any additional tool purchases will sent p&p free, Your tools will be sent via a courier service that is trackable and signed for. If you are interested in more than one artefact and they have a few days to go. I will wait until you have finished your order and then invoice you with a final combined shipping price. I will use a courier, it is much better value than UK postal service. This stone tool is part of my own personal collection found over the years. This tool was found whilst field walking in the Northfleet(Springhead) and Southfleet area of Kent. The area borders the famous Palaeolithic site at Swanscombe. Which is less than a mile away. Circumstance of discovery The area where this implement come from has been subjected to a great deal of disturbance through road building. Channel Tunnel High Speed Rail Link and other commercial building. It is more than likey that the implement had been disturbed through this construction activity. 281g_gsrx_vers_566(GS 6.7.1(566) RcmdId ViewItemDescV4,RlogId p4%60bo7%60jtb9%3Fvo%7B%3Dd70f%2Bf52%3E-147a31a5f93-0x11a-
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Large, Lower Acheulian Unifacial Handaxe, found Nr Swanscombe,Kent,a397
Large. Lower Acheulian Unifacial Handaxe, found Nr Swanscombe,Kent,a397 For sale; from my personal field walking collection. A large Lower Acheulian unifacial hand axe. This tool has been made from a heavy flint nodule. It is sub triangular in form and has been worked to produce an elongated point. The cortical side has been worked mainly around the butt area. Over all the tool has approx 40% cortex remaining. This area fits very nicely in the palm when holding. The tool feels as though it has been made for right handed use. It is in superb condition with nice detail and great patination. It would make a nice addition to any collection. L: 14 cm- W: max) 10 cm Thickness: 5(max) cm Weight: 655 grams The Acheulian period in Britain dates from c.350.000 to c.200,000 years ago, finds in Britain from this period are rare as subsequent glaciations ... morehave swept away most of the remains. There are a few important sites in Britain. One of those being Swanscombe in Kent, this tool was found around a mile from the famous Swanscombe site(Baker's Hole) see more details below*ALL CUSTOMERS* I offer combined shipping on multiple items. UK CUSTOMERS* Pay one p&p only. Any additional tool purchases will sent p&p free, Your tools will be sent via a courier service that is trackable and signed for. If you are interested in more than one artefact and they have a few days to go. I will wait until you have finished your order and then invoice you with a final combined shipping price. I will use a courier, it is much better value than UK postal service. This stone tool is part of my own personal collection found over the years. This tool was found whilst field walking in the Northfleet(Springhead) and Southfleet area of Kent. The area borders the famous Palaeolithic site at Swanscombe. Which is less than a mile away. Circumstance of discovery The area where this implement come from has been subjected to a great deal of disturbance through road building. Channel Tunnel High Speed Rail Link and other commercial building. It is
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Large Lower Acheulian, Unifacial Chopper, found Nr Swanscombe,Kent,a424
Large Lower Acheulian. Unifacial Chopper, found Nr Swanscombe,Kent,a424 For sale; from my personal field walking collection. A large Lower Acheulian unifacial chopper. This tool has been made from a large marbled flint nodule. It is roughly oval in plan and has been well worked on one side. The business end has a cutting edge of 40mm with fine retouches. There is approx 50% cortex remaining where the chopper is grasped. This tool displays good clear working detail.It is in very good condition with nice patination. It would make a great addition to any collection. L: 17 cm- W: max) 11 cm Thickness: 6(max) cm Weight: 1.358 Kg The Acheulian period in Britain dates from c.350.000 to c.200,000 years ago, finds in Britain from this period are rare as subsequent glaciations have swept away most of the remains. There are a few important sites in ... moreBritain. One of those being Swanscombe in Kent, this tool was found around a mile from the famous Swanscombe site(Baker's Hole) see more details below*ALL CUSTOMERS* I offer combined shipping on multiple items. UK CUSTOMERS* Pay one p&p only. Any additional tool purchases will sent p&p free, Your tools will be sent via a courier service that is trackable and signed for. If you are interested in more than one artefact and they have a few days to go. I will wait until you have finished your order and then invoice you with a final combined shipping price. I will use a courier, it is much better value than UK postal service. This stone tool is part of my own personal collection found over the years. This tool was found whilst field walking in the Northfleet(Springhead) and Southfleet area of Kent. The area borders the famous Palaeolithic site at Swanscombe. Which is less than a mile away. Circumstance of discovery The area where this implement come from has been subjected to a great deal of disturbance through road building. Channel Tunnel High Speed Rail Link and other commercial building. It is more than likey that the implement had been disturbed through this construct
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Lower Acheulian Unifacial Handaxe, found Nr Swanscombe,Kent,a416
Lower Acheulian Unifacial Handaxe. Found Nr Swanscombe,Kent,a416 For sale; from my personal field walking collection. A Lower Acheulian unifacial handaxe. This axe has been made from a thick flint flake. It has been made into a robust point, the base remains completely cortical. This axe has been made for right handed use with a natural protruding nodule on the butt for grasping. This tool is in very good condition and displays clear crisp working detail. This tool is ever so slightly rolled.However it still displays good working detail,it is in good condition with nice patination. It would make a great addition to any collection. L: 11.5 cm- W: max) 6.5 cm Thickness: 3(max) cm Weight: 239 grams The Acheulian period in Britain dates from c.350.000 to c.200,000 years ago, finds in Britain from this period are rare as subsequent glaciations ... morehave swept away most of the remains. There are a few important sites in Britain. One of those being Swanscombe in Kent, this tool was found around a mile from the famous Swanscombe site(Baker's Hole) see more details below*ALL CUSTOMERS* I offer combined shipping on multiple items. UK CUSTOMERS* Pay one p&p only. Any additional tool purchases will sent p&p free, Your tools will be sent via a courier service that is trackable and signed for. If you are interested in more than one artefact and they have a few days to go. I will wait until you have finished your order and then invoice you with a final combined shipping price. I will use a courier, it is much better value than UK postal service. This stone tool is part of my own personal collection found over the years. This tool was found whilst field walking in the Northfleet(Springhead) and Southfleet area of Kent. The area borders the famous Palaeolithic site at Swanscombe. Which is less than a mile away. Circumstance of discovery The area where this implement come from has been subjected to a great deal of disturbance through road building. Channel Tunnel High Speed Rail Link and other commercial building. It is mor
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Lower Acheulian, Unifacial Handaxe, found Near Swanscombe, Kent,a354
Lower Acheulian. Unifacial Handaxe, found Near Swanscombe, Kent,a354 For sale; from my personal field walking collection. A wonderful example of a Lower Acheulian unifacial hand axe. This unifaced axe has been made from a thick flint flake. It is a wedged triangular shape with a nicely worked convex base. This tool is in very good condition with good detail(slightly rolled base) It would make a nice addition to any collection. L: 10 cm- W: max) 6 cm Thickness: 3(max) cm Weight: 167 grams The Acheulian period in Britain dates from c.350.000 to c.200,000 years ago, finds in Britain from this period are rare as subsequent glaciations have swept away most of the remains. There are a few important sites in Britain. One of those being Swanscombe in Kent, this tool was found around a mile from the famous Swanscombe site(Baker's Hole) see more ... moredetails below*ALL CUSTOMERS* I offer combined shipping on multiple items. UK CUSTOMERS* Pay one p&p only. Any additional tool purchases will sent p&p free, Your tools will be sent via a courier service that is trackable and signed for. If you are interested in more than one artefact and they have a few days to go. I will wait until you have finished your order and then invoice you with a final combined shipping price. I will use a courier, it is much better value than UK postal service. This stone tool is part of my own personal collection found over the years. This tool was found whilst field walking in the Northfleet(Springhead) and Southfleet area of Kent. The area borders the famous Palaeolithic site at Swanscombe. Which is less than a mile away. Circumstance of discovery The area where this implement come from has been subjected to a great deal of disturbance through road building. Channel Tunnel High Speed Rail Link and other commercial building. It is more than likey that the implement had been disturbed through this construction activity. 281g_gsrx_vers_566(GS 6.7.1(566)
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Lower Acheulian, Unifacial Scraper, found Near Swanscombe, Kent,a351
Lower Acheulian. Unifacial Scraper, found Near Swanscombe, Kent,a351 For sale; from my personal field walking collection. A very nice Lower Acheulian unifacial scraper. This tool has been made from a thick flint flake. It is unifacial and has bifacial retouches along the working edge. This tool is in superb condition. It would make a nice addition to any collection. L: 9 cm- W: max) 6 cm Thickness: 4(max) cm Weight: 165 grams The Acheulian period in Britain dates from c.350.000 to c.200,000 years ago, finds in Britain from this period are rare as subsequent glaciations have swept away most of the remains. There are a few important sites in Britain. One of those being Swanscombe in Kent, this tool was found around a mile from the famous Swanscombe site(Baker's Hole) see more details below*ALL CUSTOMERS* I offer combined shipping on multiple ... moreitems. UK CUSTOMERS* Pay one p&p only. Any additional tool purchases will sent p&p free, Your tools will be sent via a courier service that is trackable and signed for. If you are interested in more than one artefact and they have a few days to go. I will wait until you have finished your order and then invoice you with a final combined shipping price. I will use a courier, it is much better value than UK postal service. This stone tool is part of my own personal collection found over the years. This tool was found whilst field walking in the Northfleet(Springhead) and Southfleet area of Kent. The area borders the famous Palaeolithic site at Swanscombe. Which is less than a mile away. Circumstance of discovery The area where this implement come from has been subjected to a great deal of disturbance through road building. Channel Tunnel High Speed Rail Link and other commercial building. It is more than likey that the implement had been disturbed through this construction activity. 281g_gsrx_vers_566(GS 6.7.1(566)
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Lower Acheulian, Small Unifacial Handaxe, found nr Swanscombe, Kent,a443
Lower Acheulian. Small Unifacial Handaxe, found nr Swanscombe, Kent,a443 For sale; from my personal field walking collection. A very nice Lower Acheulian small unifaced handaxe. This tool has been made on a black with grey fleck flint nodule. The axe is elongated in plan and converges to a fine point. The front on profile is triangular. The base has been roughly worked and is mostly cortical. One the front there is a notched area for placing a couple of fingers in for a firmer grip. It feels as though the axe has been made for left handed use. This tool is in very good condition with great patination. It would make a nice addition to any collection. L: 10 cm- W: max) 5.5 cm Thickness: 3.5(max) cm Weight: 165 grams The Acheulian period in Britain dates from c.350.000 to c.200,000 years ago, finds in Britain from this period are rare as subsequent ... moreglaciations have swept away most of the remains. There are a few important sites in Britain. One of those being Swanscombe in Kent, this tool was found around a mile from the famous Swanscombe site(Baker's Hole) see more details below*ALL CUSTOMERS* I offer combined shipping on multiple items. UK CUSTOMERS* Pay one p&p only. Any additional tool purchases will sent p&p free, Your tools will be sent via a courier service that is trackable and signed for. If you are interested in more than one artefact and they have a few days to go. I will wait until you have finished your order and then invoice you with a final combined shipping price. I will use a courier, it is much better value than UK postal service. This stone tool is part of my own personal collection found over the years. This tool was found whilst field walking in the Northfleet(Springhead) and Southfleet area of Kent. The area borders the famous Palaeolithic site at Swanscombe. Which is less than a mile away. Circumstance of discovery The area where this implement come from has been subjected to a great deal of disturbance through road building. Channel Tunnel High Speed Rail Link and other commercial
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Lower Acheulian, Unifacial Dual Point Chopper, From Nr Swanscombe Kent,a488
Lower Acheulian. Unifacial Dual Point Chopper, From Nr Swanscombe Kent,a488 For sale; from my personal field walking collection. A Lower Acheulian unifacial dual point chopper. This tool has been made on a thick flint flake. It is elongated in plan. One end has been made into a point, the other appears to be a cleaver, it is also possible that one side was used for scraping as both sides of the edge have been retouched It is in very condition with great patination and very clear working detail. It would make a nice addition to any collection. Better in the hand than the photo’s. Made by Homo heidelbergensis Dating approx 350-200.000 years From Northfleet. Kent L: 11 cm- W: max) 5.5 cm Thickness: 3.5(max) cm Weight: 239 grams The Acheulian period in Britain dates from c.350.000 to c.200,000 years ago, finds in Britain from this period are ... morerare as subsequent glaciations have swept away most of the remains. There are a few important sites in Britain. One of those being Swanscombe in Kent, this tool was found around a mile from the famous Swanscombe site. This tool was made by Homo heidelbergensis. Homo heidelbergensis is an extinct species of the genus homo which lived in Africa. Europe and western Asia from at least 600,000 years ago, and may date back 1,300,000 years. First discovered near Heidelburg in Germany in 1907, it was described and named by Otto Schoetensack. It survived until about 250,000 to 200,000 years ago. Neanderthals Denisovans and modern humans are all descended from Homo heidelbergensis. Between 300.000 and 400,000 years ago, an ancestral group of H. heidelbergensis separated themselves shortly after they had left Africa. One group branched northwest into Europe and West Asia, which eventually evolved into Neanderthals. The other group ventured eastwards throughout Asia, eventually developing into Denisovans. Homo heidelbergensis evolved into Homo Sapien approximately 130.000 years ago. Between 70.000 to 60,000 years ago, modern humans began their journey out of Africa, expanding into Eurasi
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Lower Acheulian Unifacial Handaxe From Nr Swanscombe Kent,a486
Lower Acheulian Unifacial Handaxe From Nr Swanscombe Kent.A486 For sale; from my personal field walking collection. A well made Lower Acheulian unifacial handaxe. This tool has been made on a marbled flint flake. The tool is of a short but wide sub triangular plan with a ridged back. The base remains cortical and is convexed. It has been made for left handed use. It is in very condition with great patination and very clear working detail. It would make a nice addition to any collection. Better in the hand than the photo’s. Made by Homo heidelbergensis Dating approx 350-200.000 years From Northfleet. Kent L: 9.5 cm- W: max) 9 cm Thickness: 3.5(max) cm Weight: 270 grams The Acheulian period in Britain dates from c.350.000 to c.200,000 years ago, finds in Britain from this period are rare as subsequent glaciations have swept away most of the ... moreremains. There are a few important sites in Britain. One of those being Swanscombe in Kent, this tool was found around a mile from the famous Swanscombe site. This tool was made by Homo heidelbergensis. Homo heidelbergensis is an extinct species of the genus homo which lived in Africa. Europe and western Asia from at least 600,000 years ago, and may date back 1,300,000 years. First discovered near Heidelburg in Germany in 1907, it was described and named by Otto Schoetensack. It survived until about 250,000 to 200,000 years ago. Neanderthals Denisovans and modern humans are all descended from Homo heidelbergensis. Between 300.000 and 400,000 years ago, an ancestral group of H. heidelbergensis separated themselves shortly after they had left Africa. One group branched northwest into Europe and West Asia, which eventually evolved into Neanderthals. The other group ventured eastwards throughout Asia, eventually developing into Denisovans. Homo heidelbergensis evolved into Homo Sapien approximately 130.000 years ago. Between 70.000 to 60,000 years ago, modern humans began their journey out of Africa, expanding into Eurasia and encountering their ancient cousins. ALL CUSTOMERS*
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Superb Lower Acheulian Unifacial Handaxe From Kent,a519
Superb Lower Acheulian Unifacial Handaxe From Kent.A519 For sale; from my personal field walking collection. A very nice Lower Acheulian unifacial handaxe. The axe has been made on a flint nodule. It is of an ovate discus plan with a protruding point. This tool has been made for right handed use and is expertly made This tool is in superb condition with wonderful working detail and patination. It would make a nice addition to any collection. Better in the hand than the photo’s. Made by Homo heidelbergensis Dating approx 350.000-300,000 years Found Northfleet. Near Swanscombe, Kent L: 10.5 cm- W: max) 8 cm Thickness: 5(max) cm Weight: 353 grams The Acheulian period in Britain dates from c.350.000 to c.200,000 years ago, finds in Britain from this period are rare as subsequent glaciations have swept away most of the remains. There are a few ... moreimportant sites in Britain. One of those being Swanscombe in Kent, this tool was found around a mile from the famous Swanscombe site. This tool was made by Homo heidelbergensis. Homo heidelbergensis is an extinct species of the genus homo which lived in Africa. Europe and western Asia from at least 600,000 years ago, and may date back 1,300,000 years. First discovered near Heidelburg in Germany in 1907, it was described and named by Otto Schoetensack. It survived until about 250,000 to 200,000 years ago. Neanderthals Denisovans and modern humans are all descended from Homo heidelbergensis. Between 300.000 and 400,000 years ago, an ancestral group of H. heidelbergensis separated themselves shortly after they had left Africa. One group branched northwest into Europe and West Asia, which eventually evolved into Neanderthals. The other group ventured eastwards throughout Asia, eventually developing into Denisovans. Homo heidelbergensis evolved into Homo Sapien approximately 130.000 years ago. Between 70.000 to 60,000 years ago, modern humans began their journey out of Africa, expanding into Eurasia and encountering their ancient cousins. ALL CUSTOMERS* I offer combined shipping
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