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Ancient Tools Rewrite Human History: Seafaring Skills Unveiled

8/9/2025

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Ancient stone tools unearthed on Sulawesi, Indonesia, have dramatically reshaped our understanding of human history, pushing back habitation timelines by 1.48 million years. Researchers uncovered seven artifacts, hinting that early hominins, likely Homo erectus or Homo floresiensis, navigated ocean channels far earlier than once thought, showcasing remarkable seafaring skills.

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Ancient stone tools unearthed on Sulawesi, Indonesia, have dramatically reshaped our understanding of human history, pushing back habitation timelines by 1.48 million years. Researchers uncovered seven artifacts, hinting that early hominins, likely Homo erectus or Homo floresiensis, navigated ocean channels far earlier than once thought, showcasing remarkable seafaring skills.