Overview

• UC Berkeley archaeologists propose that Clovis points were used as stationary pikes rather than thrown spears.
• The technique involved planting spears in the ground to leverage the force of charging animals, delivering fatal blows.
• Experiments showed that the spear system functioned similarly to modern hollow-point bullets, causing severe internal damage.
• Clovis points, named after their discovery site in New Mexico, are among the most frequently unearthed Ice Age artifacts.
• The findings challenge long-standing theories and offer a new perspective on early human ingenuity and hunting methods.