Archaeology breakthrough after discovery of ancient human fishing rod: 'Amazing'

Archaeology breakthrough after discovery of ancient human fishing rod: 'Amazing'

Source: express

11/21/2021

Credit: GETTY/BBC Science Focus

Ancient fishing is one of the hardest human activities to study. Since many of the materials used, such as plant fibres and wood, are perishable, much of the physical evidence has been lost to time. However, one of the largest ever collections of early fishing technology has given researchers an unparalleled insight into the ancient techniques used.

The team, led by Antonella Pedergnana of the Römisch-Germanisches Zentralmuseum Archaeological research institute in Germany, studied 19 bone fish hooks and six grooved stones.

These were found in the Jordan River Dureijay (JRD) in the Hula Valley, northern Israel.

Researchers believe that the grooved stones were used as weights for the rods.

The groundbreaking research study was explored in BBC Science Focus magazine.

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