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Germany
Die Welt
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Hunters mastered poison arrows tens of thousands of years earlier than thought
Archaeologists have discovered evidence that humans in southern Africa used poison arrows over 60,000 years ago, significantly earlier than previously recorded.
Jan 8 • 06:14 UTC
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SZ
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History of Mankind: Stone Age People Already Used Poison Arrows
The earliest evidence of the use of poison arrows dates back 60,000 years, with people in southern Africa applying plant poison to stone arrowheads, likely derived from the Boophone disticha plant.
Jan 7 • 19:01 UTC
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Spain
El PaÃs
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Poison in arrows from 60,000 years ago: the oldest evidence of its use in human weapons found
A discovery in South Africa has identified toxic alkaloids in projectile weapons used for hunting during the Paleolithic era, marking the oldest evidence of poisoned hunting weapons.
Jan 7 • 19:00 UTC