Storiascopio · Era 2 of 12 · primary year 3
The needle with an eye
about 48,000 years ago · Denisova Cave, Siberia (Russia)
In short
Bone needles with an eye, the hole for the thread, are among the most useful inventions of prehistory. One of the oldest, about 7 centimetres long and made from the bone of a large bird, was found in Denisova Cave, in Siberia, in a layer from about 50,000 years ago. They were used to sew skins and close-fitting clothes, which were precious in cold climates.
Why it matters Well-sewn clothes allowed people to live in very cold places.
Source: Archaeology Magazine, “Denisova Cave Yields a 50,000-Year-Old Needle”
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about 7 million years agoEvent 12 of 25about 5,300 years ago
Your turn
Name ______________________ Class ______ Date __________
When did it happen? Find the date at the top and write it here:
Tell it in your own words: what happened?
Draw the scene below.
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