Howiesonâs Poort industry
archaeology
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The Howieson's Poort industry is an archaeological assemblage of stone tools found in South Africa, dating back to approximately 70,000 years ago. This industry is considered a precursor to Upper Paleolithic technology. Tools were typically made using a blade-based technique, distinct from the earlier flake-based Middle Stone Age tools found at sites like Klasies River Mouth. The Howieson's Poort industry represents an advancement in stone tool technology during the Middle Paleolithic period.1
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