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Ancient Toolmaking Tradition Thrived Despite Climate Changes

11/4/2025

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Researchers at the Namorotukunan site in Kenya's Turkana Basin show Oldowan stone toolmaking persisted from 2.75 to 2.44 million years ago.
The study, published in Nature Communications, notes the continuity occurred despite environmental changes such as wildfires and droughts.
Lead author David R. Braun of an international team says the findings reveal a long-standing cultural tradition and a link between tool use and meat consumption.

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Story summary

Researchers at the Namorotukunan site in Kenya's Turkana Basin show Oldowan stone toolmaking persisted from 2.75 to 2.44 million years ago.
The study, published in Nature Communications, notes the continuity occurred despite environmental changes such as wildfires and droughts.
Lead author David R. Braun of an international team says the findings reveal a long-standing cultural tradition and a link between tool use and meat consumption.