By Natural Philosopher Mike Prestwood
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Advanced Sewing Needles

Advanced Sewing Needles

When: 28,000 BCE
Note: 28,000 to 21,000 BCE
From Year 0 (BCE/CE): -28000
Post Date: 07/08/2021
1,200 Generations Ago

Humans used bone and ivory needles like these about 28,000 BCE to sew warm, closely fitted garments. These bone needles are from Xiaogushan, Liaoning Province, China, and are dated to about 28,000 to 21,000 BCE.

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