A cave discovered in Na Hang District in Vietnam’s northern province of Tuyen Quang is believed to have housed primitive humans during the Neolithic Era (around 7,000-8,000 years ago). Known as Tham Choong Cave to the locals, it has an area of more than 300 square meters and has two doors spaced about 100 meters apart.

The archeologists involved in the studying the cave have gathered over 1,000 stone items, including labor tools made from gravel. All the tools were handmade and indicated common use such as cutting, chopping and grinding while others have been found to be made of animal bones. One sharp needle-shaped object is assumed to be used as a sewing tool to make clothing from tree barks. Some of the items they collected came from a stream around 300 meters away from the cave. According to the experts, the tools bore Hoa Binh cultural features which dates back 34,000 years ago and lasted till 2,000BC.

With all indications seen, experts strongly believe that the cave was a stable home to a group of primitive people for a long time. As of the moment, more studies are being done. They have also taken soil samples for further research. What they might uncover could be another huge piece of Vietnam’s wonderful history.