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Biozone stone tool technology timeline

Seven stone tools that show a progression in early human technology.

Stone tool technologies are the methods used to manufacture and shape stone tools. The four primary techniques are percussion (direct and indirect), blade making, grinding and polishing, and shattering. 

This 3D interactive model allows student to examine different tools in 3D.

This 3D model is part of a collection by: BIOZONE International.

Rights: Biozone 
Published: 17 June 2026Size: 4.53 MB
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