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Ancient Mammoth Tusk Boomerang Found in Polish Cave

6/26/2025

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A remarkable discovery in Oblazowa Cave, Poland, reveals a 40,000-year-old mammoth tusk boomerang, one of the oldest of its kind. Unearthed alongside human bones, this expertly crafted artifact hints at the sophisticated skills of early humans, possibly serving as a tool for hunting or a ceremonial object during the Upper Paleolithic era.

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A remarkable discovery in Oblazowa Cave, Poland, reveals a 40,000-year-old mammoth tusk boomerang, one of the oldest of its kind. Unearthed alongside human bones, this expertly crafted artifact hints at the sophisticated skills of early humans, possibly serving as a tool for hunting or a ceremonial object during the Upper Paleolithic era.