Ancient Hunters' Clever Trick: Poisoned Arrows

A group of researchers made a big find. They discovered poison on old arrowheads. These arrowheads are really, really old—60,000 years old. This is a huge deal. Before this, the oldest poisoned arrows were from 35,000 years ago, so these new arrows are much older.

A Major Discovery Led by Sven Isaksson

The researchers were led by Sven Isaksson, a professor at Stockholm University. He said this find is a big step. It shows that people back then were smart. They knew how to use poison, which plants to use, and how to make the right amount.

Why This Find Matters

This discovery is important. It shows that early humans were clever. They could plan ahead and knew that putting poison on arrows would help them hunt. This is not easy—it takes knowledge and skill.

Found in South Africa

The arrowheads were found in South Africa, which is not a surprise. South Africa has many important finds, showing that early humans were active there and doing interesting things.

What This Means for Human History

This find makes people think. It makes them wonder what else early humans could do. Maybe they had other tricks or other ways to hunt. We just don't know yet.