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Ancient Tools Unearthed: Hominins Navigated Ocean Barriers

8/6/2025

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Ancient stone tools unearthed in Sulawesi, Indonesia, reveal a stunning glimpse into our past, dating back 1.04 to 1.48 million years. This groundbreaking discovery suggests early hominins bravely navigated ocean barriers, potentially using natural vegetation mats. These findings deepen our understanding of human evolution in island Southeast Asia, building on previous revelations from Flores and Luzon.

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Ancient stone tools unearthed in Sulawesi, Indonesia, reveal a stunning glimpse into our past, dating back 1.04 to 1.48 million years. This groundbreaking discovery suggests early hominins bravely navigated ocean barriers, potentially using natural vegetation mats. These findings deepen our understanding of human evolution in island Southeast Asia, building on previous revelations from Flores and Luzon.