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Hunting tools dating back to 1900 years discovered in a cave in Mexico (photo)

Anastasia Kryshchuk

Hunting tools dating back to 1900 years discovered in a cave in Mexico (photo)
Hunting tools dating back to 1900 years found in a cave in Mexico

Ancient weapons dating back to about 1900 were discovered in a cave in Mexico. Experts found an atlatl (51.5 centimeters long), two fragmented darts (66 and 79 centimeters).

According to experts, the atlatl had a hook and a groove for darts. This was reported by the National Institute of Anthropology and History of Mexico(INAH).

Archaeologists also found a couple of modified logs. They were probably used as sticks for digging and as multifunctional tools.

According to experts, the dryness of the cave made it possible to preserve objects dating back to between 7 and 132 AD. According to officials, further excavations and research will be conducted in the areas around the cave to better understand the ancient societies that once inhabited the region.

Archaeologists find hunting tools dating back to 1900 in Mexico. Source: Jesús E. Medina V.
Archaeologists find hunting tools dating back to 1900 in Mexico. Source: Jesús E. Medina V.

The cave is located in the town of Cadereita, Querétaro, about 150 miles northwest of Mexico City.

In Mexico, archaeologists have found hunting tools dating back to 1900. Source: Jesús E. Medina V.
In Mexico, archaeologists have found hunting tools dating back to 1900. Source: Jesús E. Medina V.

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