New Study Reveals Ancient Hunting Technique Used by Ice Age Humans

Researchers suggest Clovis points were planted in the ground to impale charging megafauna, providing new insights into prehistoric survival strategies.

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.