The grinding tools were buried in ritual deposits, reflecting their high symbolic value and connection to the cycles of time, human life, nature, and the evolution of settlements.

Watch step by step as every inch of the grindstone is carefully cleaned, sharpened, and revitalized. The process is a true work of craftsmanship, bringing this old tool back to life with amazing ...

A close look at 7,000-year-old grinding stones left in ancient firepits shows wandering herders in northern Saudi Arabia carried heavy tools for working on bones, plants and rocks.