Construction workers uncovered 3,800-year-old tools during a project in Canada. The workers were upgrading a sewer system on Vancouver Island when they came across an archaeological site containing ancient wooden tools and cordage. The discovery included wooden wedges used for splitting logs into planks, as well as cordage made from plant and wood fibers that served various everyday purposes. The find, located on K’ómoks First Nation territory, sheds light on ancient construction techniques and daily tasks. The workers collaborated with experts to preserve and study the tools further, hoping to learn more about the materials and techniques used in their creation. This discovery highlights the importance of archaeological analysis in construction projects to protect and learn from our historical heritage.
