Researchers gave a detailed look into perforated stones collected out of excavations in Israel, and came to the conclusion that they could have served as spindle whorls.
12,000-year-old perforated stones found over years of excavations in Israel may 'represent early evidence for the adoption of spinning with the ’spindle and whorl' device,' according to newly published research in PLOS ONE. The wheel-shaped stones were found at Nahal Ein-Gev II in the Jordan Valley of Israel, over many years of excavations. A total of 113 perforated stones have been discovered in the area since 1972.
The authors of the study noted that their theory could be strengthened by 'use wear analysis,' but explained that the particular method was 'beyond the scope of the present article.' FLORIDA PROFESSOR FIND EVIDENCE THAT ANCIENT EGYPTIANS DRANK HALLUCINOGENIC COCKTAILS What was done as part of this study, beyond 3D modeling, was a feasibility test to test the functionality of the items as ancient spindle whorls.
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