flint
Why and how does one use fire when make flint tools? When I tried myself, the stones splintered into small pieces (DE).
When making flint (in different languages called "fire stone") tools, fire is rarely used. The word fire in this case refers to the possibilities of using flint to make fire with...
Archeoparco Vulcano (IT)
Vulcano offers the opportunity to the young and future generation for a Long Life Learning about ancient age and roots of the inhabitants of Latium. By living like our ancestors we can develop a better approach to our own daily life. Activities include flint knapping, archery, constructions of buildings, turning lathes, making bread fire starting and life in the earth lodge.
Vulcano is an Experimental Archaeology Centre near Rocca Priora town, just outside Rome. The Centre covers two hectares, with a forest of tall trees, workshop area, burning pits...
Kierikkikeskus / Kierikki Stone Age Centre (FI)
Kierikki Stone Age Centre is the biggest Stone Age Centre in Finland. It is located 55 kilometres NE from Oulu, the biggest city in Northern Finland, on the banks of the Iijoki river.
The archaeological exhibition at the Kierikki Stone Age Centre displays objects from the Stone Age. In addition, activity programs in the reconstructed Stone Age Village offer a unique opportunity to experience life as it was lived thousands of years ago...