Researchers have uncovered a copper axe which is the oldest metal object of the geographical region up till now. The object was found in Tel Tsaf which is situated adjacent to the Jordan River and Israel’s border with Jordan
This copper axe is approximately four centimeters long and was discovered from a grave. The grave belonged to a forty year old woman. The place of the grave suggests that the woman was a very important member of the society. A belt of 1,668 ostrich egg shell beads was also found around the waistline of the adult female. The position of the axe indicates that woman was laid to rest along with the tool.
The study is printed in the journal of PLOS ONE. In this study Dr. Danny,the project leader stated that the visual aspect of tool symbolizes the significance of both the woman and the tool. It is probably the foremost sign of societal hierarchy and intricacy.
Moreover, experts informed that the axe date back to the end of the sixth millennium of the first millennium BCE. This sort of metal is utilized by the locals of of that territory
Furthermore, Researchers came across preparation ovens which were filled with the bones of animals.