Oldest evidence of arrows found

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Luke451
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Oldest evidence of arrows found

#1 Post by Luke451 » Fri Aug 27, 2010 12:45 pm

Of interest to all archers, fletchers, knappers and bowyers and arrow makers see clear evidence of your ancient crafts at work


http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-11086110

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Re: Oldest evidence of arrows found

#2 Post by perry » Sat Aug 28, 2010 3:49 am

Very cool - 60 000 years ago Traditional Archery quite possibly reflected the state of the art in technology just as it does now - every thing old is new again! What an endlessly fascinating story is being gradually uncovered of how an Arms Race has played a part throughout the ages in relation to the development of the modern mind.

regards Jacko
"To my deep morticication my father once said to me, 'You care for nothing but shooting, dogs and rat catching, and you will be a disgrace to yourself and all your family.' "

- Charles Darwin

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Re: Oldest evidence of arrows found

#3 Post by CraigMBeckett » Sat Aug 28, 2010 11:48 pm

Not necessarily arrow heads, could be atlatl darts or small spear/javalin heads.

Would be nice to think they are arrow but!!!!!!!

Craig.

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