Earliest arrowheads

Researchers in South Africa have revealed the earliest direct evidence of human-made arrows.

The scientists unearthed 64,000 year-old "stone points", which they say were probably arrow heads.

Closer inspection of the ancient weapons revealed remnants of blood and bone that provided clues about how they were used.

The team reports its findings in the journal Antiquity. . .

The discovery pushes back the development of "bow and arrow technology" by at least 20,000 years.

Posted by David on August 26, 2010 1:59 PM