October
09
/ 2025
Archaeologists in eastern Norway have made a remarkable discovery that illuminates the sophisticated craftsmanship of our Stone Age ancestors. During an excavation in Horten, where forest land will soon make way for a bicycle path, researchers uncovered half of a rare 9,000-year-old shaft-hole hammer that demonstrates the precision and patience of ancient toolmakers. According to a Science Norway report, the discovery represents more than just an ancient tool - it provides crucial evidence of a significant cultural shift that occurred during the middle period of the Early Stone Age, when hunter-gatherers began transitioning from nomadic lifestyles to more settled communities. Alongside the hammer, archaeologists recovered over 5,000 artifacts from what appears to have been a thriving settlement positioned along an
