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In the desert of central Oregon, a remarkable discovery is changing our understanding of early human ingenuity. Archaeologists have identified the oldest known example of sewn hide, a small fragment of elk hide meticulously stitched with twisted fiber, dating back approximately 12,400 years. Found within Cougar Mountain Cave, this artifact provides unprecedented evidence of sophisticated clothing technology used by people at the end of the last Ice Age, offering a rare glimpse into their methods for surviving a harsh and changing world. Stone Age Clothing: Function Over Fashion The Stone Age: The First 99 Percent of Human History A Discovery Decades in the Making The story of this significant find begins not with a new excavation, but with a fresh