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5,300-year-old 'bow drill' rewrites story of ancient Egyptian tools
A new study reveals that Egyptians were using a mechanically sophisticated drilling tool far earlier than previously suggested.
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| Submitted | Title on HN | Points | Comments |
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| Feb 11, 2026 | 5,300-year-old 'bow drill' rewrites story of ancient Egyptian tools by geox | 167 | 83 |
