Stone tools dating back as far as 20,000 years have been found in three caves in the northern province of Thai Nguyen.

The Hanoitimes - Stone tools dating back as far as 20,000 years have been found in three caves in the
According to Professor Trinh Nang Chung, head of the excavation team, the discovery widens scientists' knowledge of prehistoric culture in the area. All three sites are being excavated further.
Among the three caves,
In the second site,
Professor Chung said decorative patterns on ceramic wares found at the cave had features of the Phung Nguyen culture of 4,000-3,500 years ago.
In another cave, named Than in Dong Hy District, a thick layer of coal ashes were found together with tools made from animal bones. Than Cave is thought to have been used as recently as 4,000 years ago.
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