He said although humans spread across Australia, axe technology did not spread with them. ANU’s archeologists say the axe dates back between 46,000 and 49,000 years, around the time people first arrived on the Australia continentA rock flake found in Australia is believed to be from the world’s oldest known axe and likely dates from just after humans arrived in the country around 50,000 years ago, scientists said. A hafted axe is an axe with a handle attached. ANU’s archeologist Sue O’Connor said the axe dates back between 46,000 and 49,000 years, around the time people first arrived on the continent. O’Connor said evidence suggests the technology was developed in Australia after people arrived around 50,000 years ago.

Source: Mint May 11, 2016 08:22 UTC