The oldest known evidence of stitched clothing
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- #ice age
- #archaeology
- During the last ice age, humans adapted by developing new tools like bone needles and wooden artifacts to stay warm.
- Archaeologists found artifacts in Cougar Mountain Cave, Oregon, including fiber items, wooden implements, and animal hides, which were recently re-examined using modern techniques.
- A processed elk hide fragment (CMC21-1) dating to around 12,600 years ago is the earliest known evidence of stitched clothing, showing sophisticated sewing methods.
- The findings reveal technological diversity and detailed knowledge systems among ancient humans, providing direct evidence of their survival strategies.
- The study highlights an often-overlooked aspect of human evolution due to the perishable nature of organic materials like clothing.