Archive · 26 Jun 2025
Ancient Boomerang Found: World's Oldest Discovered in Poland
Scientists found the oldest boomerang ever, in a cave in Poland!
It's super old, between 39,000 and 42,000 years.
They used new tests on bones found with the boomerang to figure out its age.
This boomerang is special because it doesn't come back to you when you throw it.
It was found in a cave called Oblazowa Cave.
Originally, they thought it was about 30,000 years old, but they now know it's much older!
Oldest boomerang found, dating back 39,000-42,000 years.
Found in Oblazowa Cave in southern Poland.
Originally thought to be 30,000 years old.
New dating based on radiocarbon dating of bones found at the site.
The boomerang does not return when thrown.
- Who
- The artifact was discovered by researchers.
- What
- The oldest known boomerang.
- When
- Dated to between 39,000 and 42,000 years ago.
- Where
- Oblazowa Cave in southern Poland.
- Why
- The article does not explain the use of the boomerang.
- Artifact Type
- Boomerang
- Age Range
- 39,000 - 42,000 years old
- Location
- Oblazowa Cave, Poland
- Original Estimation
- 30,000 years old