A Paleolithic Stone Bead

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A Paleolithic Stone Bead

Added by Nicola Bamford from Luton.

A Paleolithic Stone Bead found in the gravel on my driveway. It looked different to the other stones. When it was washed, the mud revealed a hole in the middle.

Expert Tim Vickers has verified the stone as a bead as worn by a Paleolithic man.

The Paleolithic Age is a prehistoric era distinguished by the development of the first stone tools, and covers roughly 99% of human technological history. It extends from the introduction of stone tools by hominids such as Homo habilis 2.5 or 2.6 million years ago, to the introduction of agriculture and the end of the Pleistocene Age.

I now wear the bead as a necklace myself.

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  • 1. At 00:09 on 27 May 2010, theroyale wrote:

    "I now wear the bead as a necklace myself."
    Wonderful!

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  • 2. At 13:39 on 24 June 2010, Petreus wrote:

    Hello, I find this absolutely fascinating. As I am a spiritual person I was wondering if you have held this wonderful object to your third eye?

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  • 3. At 20:02 on 8 October 2010, Unicorn1 wrote:

    It was actualy Nico (not Nicola) Bamford, I must say that when Ive worn it myself I always end up feeling rough! Maybe its because its such a cold item. Non the less its a beautiful stone!

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