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Bow and Arrow Arrive in North America About 1,400 Years Ago, Study Finds
science23 days ago

Bow and Arrow Arrive in North America About 1,400 Years Ago, Study Finds

Radiocarbon dating of carefully selected North American weapons places the bow and arrow’s emergence at roughly 1,400 years ago. Adoption was rapid in the south, where the bow quickly supplanted the atlatl, while in the north the bow coexisted with the atlatl for centuries, implying a single origin with regionally varying diffusion. The study highlights a context-dependent pattern of technological evolution influenced by environment and social networks, with faster replacement in some regions and prolonged toolkit diversity in others.

via Ars Technica|
#atlatl#bow-and-arrow#diffusion
science24 days ago

Bow and Arrow Transform Western North America About 1,400 Years Ago

A study analyzing 136 radiocarbon-dated organic weapons from western North America shows the bow-and-arrow spread across the region roughly 1,400 years ago, quickly replacing the atlatl in the southern parts while northern areas used both for over a thousand years, suggesting rapid diffusion through cultural networks with regional variation in adoption.

via Ground News|
#archaeology#bow-and-arrow#cultural-diffusion
Ancient Uzbek Micropoints Hint Neanderthals Used Bows 80,000 Years Ago
science1 month ago

Ancient Uzbek Micropoints Hint Neanderthals Used Bows 80,000 Years Ago

Archaeologists in northeastern Uzbekistan uncovered 80,000-year-old micropoint arrowheads at the Obi-Rakhmat rock shelter, potentially the oldest known arrowheads and evidence that Neanderthals or early Homo sapiens used bow-and-arrow technology far earlier than previously thought, pushing back the timeline by about 6,000 years and prompting new questions about early human migration and interactions.

via Indian Defence Review|
#archaeology#bow-and-arrow#micropoints
Early European Homo sapiens Likely Used Bow and Arrow for Hunting
science3 months ago

Early European Homo sapiens Likely Used Bow and Arrow for Hunting

New research suggests that early Homo sapiens in Eurasia may have used bow and arrow technology earlier than previously believed, around 40,000 years ago, challenging the traditional view that such technology only appeared later. The study combines experimental and archaeological evidence to show that some ancient projectile points were consistent with arrow use, indicating a diverse and complex technological repertoire during human expansion.

via Sci.News|
#archaeology#bow-and-arrow#homo-sapiens
animal-cruelty2 years ago

Beloved Las Vegas Peacock Pete Fatally Shot with Bow and Arrow

Pete, a beloved peacock in a Las Vegas neighborhood, was fatally shot with a hunter's bow and arrow. The peacock, considered a neighborhood pet, was found by a neighbor with an arrow sticking out of him. Despite efforts to save him, it was discovered that Pete had been shot twice. The community is devastated by the loss and is seeking justice for Pete. Animal Protection Services is investigating the incident.

via USA TODAY|
#animal-cruelty#animal-protection-services#bow-and-arrow
Beloved Las Vegas Peacock Pete Tragically Killed by Bow and Arrow
animal-cruelty2 years ago

Beloved Las Vegas Peacock Pete Tragically Killed by Bow and Arrow

Pete, a beloved peacock in a Las Vegas neighborhood, was fatally shot with a bow and arrow, leaving residents heartbroken. The peacock, considered a neighborhood pet, was found with an arrow sticking out of him and was taken to a veterinarian, but it was discovered that he had been shot twice. Authorities are investigating the incident, and the neighborhood is mourning the loss of their colorful and cherished friend.

via NBC News|
#animal-cruelty#animal-protection#bow-and-arrow