Get to know the Early Human Equipment of the Prescriptive Age

Get to know the Early Human Equipment of the Prescriptive Age

Of course, we also know the development of how human civilization was formed. Well, about how can prove all that? Even though at that time there were no writings. So there are also no readable text sources. Don’t worry, it turns out that many archaeologists and geologists have discovered and traced human existence in prehistoric times. This can be seen through the existence of tools or tools used by humans at that time. For more details, see the explanation below, according to https://thelibbymuseum.org/

In Indonesia, to this day, various kinds of tools are often found, which are thought to be objects that were used by early humans. The following are the types of tools and their explanations:

1. Hand Axe

The first is the handheld ax used by the Pithecanthropus type for hunting. The structure and shape are still very simple, there is one sharp part, which is only on one side. This ax is used by hand and is found in several places, namely in Trunyan (Bali), Awangbangkal (South Kalimantan), and Kalianda (Lampung).

2. Flake Tool

Second, is the flake tool. This tool was used by early humans to stab, cut and punch holes in animal skins, and was formed from stone. It is estimated, this tool is the bits of stone that are made into hand axes. This tool has been found in Sangiran and Gombong (Central Java), and Cabbenge (Flores).

3. Square Axe

Third is the square axe, this ax is a tool made of stone and is used by humans for hoeing, carving, and hunting. This tool is made of a rectangular stone with both sides finely sharpened. On one side of the base, there is a hole for the stem. While the other base is the sharp part. This tool can be found in various places in Indonesia, starting from Sumatra, Java, Nusa Tenggara, to Sulawesi.

4. Oval Axe

Fourth is the oblong axe. The hilt of the ax is wide and sharp, while the point is pointed and tied to the handle. This tool is made of stone that has been sharpened until smooth. Prehistoric oblong axes have been found in Nusa Tenggara, Maluku and Papua.

5. Menhirs

Fifth is the menhir which is a tall stone monument. It is estimated that menhirs were used as a place of worship by prehistoric humans.

6. Dolmens

The sixth is the dolmen, which is a table made of stone, thought to have been used by prehistoric humans as a place to store offerings for worship.

7. Sarcophagus

Seventh is the sarcophagus, which is a coffin made of stone. Surely you know what coffins are used for, right?

8. Statue

Arca is a stone formed to resemble certain living things.

9. Bronze Vessel

The ninth is a bronze vessel, this vessel is an object made of bronze. The shape is similar to a spanish guitar without a hilt. This tool is only found in two places, namely in Madura and Sumatra.

10. Funnel Axe

The tenth and last one is the funnel ax which is made of bronze and the top shape is similar to a funnel. This tool has been found in Java, Bali, Sulawesi and Papua.