Fishhook
Early people learn how to preserve their catch fish.
The absence of first-person narratives that detail an innovation's conception or use makes it difficult to date inventions that predate the emergence of written records. The challenging task of reconstructing the prehistory of man from fragments of physical evidence left by our prehistoric ancestors falls to paleoarcheologists. One such brilliant invention by early man is the fishhook, which has probably had a greater impact on human progress than most people realise.
The earliest fishhooks that have been discovered by archaeologists date to about 35,000 B.C.E. Early fishhooks appeared long before the invention of metallurgy and were made from strong organic materials such bone, shells, animal horn, and wood.Prehistoric man was able to obtain a simple source of energy that was rich in protein and fat that had previously been largely out of reach with the inclusion of a range of baits on the hook. He might assure a good dose of vital fatty acids by include fish in his diet.
Fishhook technology has advanced over thousands of years to maximise prey attraction, retention, and recovery. The earliest fishhooks of all are believed to have been fashioned of wood, though since wood is more brittle than bone or shell, there aren't many specimens of these prehistoric hooks left over. Wood may appear to be far too buoyant a material to be good for catching fish, but up until the 1960s, wooden hooks were utilised to catch species like burbot.
It is believed that early man's success was greatly influenced by his ability to acquire convenient access to sufficient food supply. Because fishing in fecund waters involves minimal effort and time, our ancestors were free to pursue other interests, which allowed them to not only survive but also thrive.