Ancient Spindle Whorls Found

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The Jerusalem Post

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12,000-year-old spindle whorls discovered in Israel suggest early wheel-like technology

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A collection of perforated pebbles discovered at the Nahal Ein Gev II archaeological site in northern Israel may be the earliest known spindle whorls.

The stones predate the invention of cart wheels of the Bronze Age by thousands of years , highlighting a key milestone in the development of rotational tools like wheels.

Researchers believe ancient whorls represent an early example of humans using rotation with a wheel-shaped tool, highlighting a key milestone in the development of rotary tools.

The findings reflect the processes of transition between the Epipaleolithic period and the Neolithic period, corresponding to the important transition to an agricultural lifestyle.

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