Science word of the day: Lithics
Archaeology Science word of the day: Lithics What does 'lithics' mean? By Stephanie Pappas Published 25 July 2026 In Features When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Scientists used to think Homo sapiens was the only human species to make stone tools.
- ▪Archaeology Science word of the day: Lithics What does 'lithics' mean?
- ▪By Stephanie Pappas Published 25 July 2026 In Features When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.
- ▪Scientists used to think Homo sapiens was the only human species to make stone tools.
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Archaeology Science word of the day: Lithics What does 'lithics' mean? By Stephanie Pappas Published 25 July 2026 In Features When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Lithics is an archaeological term for stone artifacts. (Image credit: Yana Iskayeva via Getty Images) Copy link Facebook X Reddit Pinterest Flipboard Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter Science word of the day: LithicsPronunciation: LITH'-iksWhat it means: In archaeology, lithics refers to artifacts made of stone. Scientists used to think Homo sapiens was the only human species to make stone tools.
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