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Monday, November 23, 2009

Photo: Ancient Tools Found in Australia


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Ancient human tools, such as a piece of stone that functioned as a knife (above), were found recently in northwestern Australia.

The artifacts, dating back 35,000 years, are one of the oldest finds ever made in that part of the country, experts say.

Photograph by Clive Taylor/Australian Cultural Heritage Management