A tool over 5000 years old was found in Egypt, which was already ahead of its time by a couple of thousand years
In Upper Egypt, a small copper artifact initially thought to be a tool for sewing has been identified as an ancient bow-drill, dating back around 5300 years.
Before the Pharaohs: An ancient Egyptian digging tool rewrites the history of technology
A recent archaeological study reveals that ancient Egyptians may have used an advanced metal drilling tool centuries before the pharaonic era, indicating a more sophisticated technological level than previously believed.