These Mysterious 12,000-Year-Old Pebbles May Be Early Evidence of Wheel-Like Tools, Archaeologists Say
Researchers in Israel suggest the roughly donut-shaped artifacts could be spindle whorls, representing one of the oldest examples of rotational technology
These 12,000-year-old Natufian artifacts may be very early evidence of wheel-like technology
These could be the earliest discovered spindle whorls, technology that was then seemingly lost for 4000 years.
12,000-year-old, doughnut-shaped pebbles may be early evidence of the wheel
The wheel was likely invented around 6,000 years ago, but a new analysis of curious rocks from Israel suggests that wheel-like technologies existed even earlier.
12,000-year-old Stone Age site in Israel reveals first evidence of wheel technology
Over 100 small stone objects from Neolithic period are the earliest instance of 'spindle whorls,' used to spin fibers into yarn, predating previously known textile tools by 4,000 years The post 12,000-year-old Stone Age site in Israel reveals first evidence of wheel technology appeared first on The Times of Israel.
12,000-year-old stones may be oldest example of wheel-like tech
Some 12,000-year-old stones have been discovered, which may be the oldest example of wheel-like tools. The spindle whorls would feature in a wheel and axle arrangement to allow the spinning of fibers into yarn.
These 12,000-year-old stones may finally prove when the wheel was invented, scientists say
They’re literally reinventing the wheel. Scientists might be closer to learning who invented the wheel after discovering stone spindle stabilizers in Israel that date back 12,000 years. That makes these rolling stones 6,
12,000-year-old stones may be very early evidence of wheel-like technology
A collection of perforated pebbles from an archaeological site in Israel may be spindle whorls, representing a key milestone in the development of rotational tools including wheels, according to a new study.
12,000-Year-Old Spindles Hint at Humanity’s First Steps Toward the Wheel
Over 100 perforated pebbles from a site near the Sea of Galilee showcase an early instance of the tech that reshaped humanity ...
12,000-year-old spindle whorls discovered in Israel suggest early wheel-like technology
The stones studied by the team predate the cart wheels of the Bronze Age by thousands of years, highlighting a key milestone ...
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12,000-year-old spindle whorls uncovered in the Jordan Valley
A new study by researchers from Hebrew University has identified 12,000 years old spindle whorls — early tools used to spin ...
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12,000-year-old stones could reveal roots of wheel technology, study suggests
They propose that these stones, likely used as spindle whorls, represent an early form of rotational technology that could ...
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12,000-year-old spinning machine uncovered in northern Israel
A 12,000-year-old tool used to spin fibers into yarn has been identified in an archaeological dig in northern Israel, ...
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How to grow spindle trees – for a vibrant, colorful fruit display in the fall
European spindle trees, Euonymus europaeus, are low-maintenance, small trees native to much of northern and central Europe.
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The Story of Spindle: Illinois’ Iconic Tower of Cars
Spindle, the towering sculpture of eight cars impaled on a 50-foot spike, was a true pop art masterpiece that stood proudly ...