Making the Prehistoric Atlatl and Dart System! This is the oldest hunting tool on the planet!

One of the oldest tools in the American Southwest is the atlatl and dart system. This hunting mechanism was used to successfully keep populations alive throughout prehistory and into modern times. In this video Jeff discusses prehistoric southwestern civilizations, Mesoamerican trade systems, and takes you step by step in making the Basketmaker atlatl.

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