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Relics of Paleolithic era found in N. Korea's southwest

By Yonhap

Published : July 29, 2019 - 09:43

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Paleolithic fossils, stoneware and other remains have been found in North Korea's southwestern region, state media said Monday.

Faculty and researchers of Kimilsung University found the remains -- five pieces of stone tools, three pieces of bone tools and 732 pieces of fossil bones -- dating back to the later period of the era near the Ryesong River, according to the Korean Central News Agency.


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The discovery marked the first time for relics of the Paleolithic age to be found near the Ryesong River, the report said. (Yonhap)