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Dear all,<br>
My colleague Mirja Ots asked me to forward to the list a question about
bone objects from the Neolithic site of Tamula. Please send answer to the
list and to her e-mail address also.<br>
Thank you in advance,<br>
Heidi<br><br>
From the Tamula settlement site in South Estonia, dated to 3100–1650 BC
(from the same site burials dating from 4700–3400 BC have been
discovered) more than a hundred bone fragments with transverse grooves
have been found. The bones are mostly split long bones and the grooves
spread in a fan shape. So far archaeologists have suggested that these
are artefacts used for straining or spooling cord made from tendons.<br>
We would be very grateful for any parallels and suggestions about their
function. <br>
Thank you in advance! <br>
Mirja Ots <a href="mailto:mirja.ots@tlu.ee">mirja.ots@tlu.ee</a><br>
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