“We have sent several items, including axes and scrapers, to Germany for further analysis, said Dr Jassim. “The discovery of these tools will add valuable information to our records about the Stone Age in the emirate, and the early history of human groups and their predecessors in this region.”
Awls were used to puncture the leather of animal hides, while scrapers were used to clean the leather by scraping away the meat and fur.
Story: Thaer Zriqat, The National | Photo: Wam
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