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Microlith

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People long ago made tiny stone tools.

Microlith in hand.jpg
Microlith in hand.jpg
They used small pieces of flint. These stones were used for spear tips. They also helped make arrowheads. They were very easy to carry. Can you imagine using them?
Crystal spear tips.jpg
Crystal spear tips.jpg

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