What Was the Acheulian Hand-Axe For?
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Its design suggests it was a multipurpose implement for butchery and woodworking, and possibly a ritual or aesthetic object, but the debate rages on.
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Introduction
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For over a million years, the teardrop-shaped Acheulian hand-axe was the primary tool for ancestral human species across three continents. Experts say its consistent design suggests it was a multi-purpose implement for butchery, woodworking, and possibly a ritual or aesthetic object, but the debate rages on.
