I have a rope and I'm wondering how old it is. I don't know when it was made or how long it's been in use. Is there a way to determine the age of a rope based on its condition or any other factors?
5 answers
EclipseSeeker
Fri Nov 22 2024
The discovery of this fossil indicates that rope-making has a long history.
IncheonBlues
Fri Nov 22 2024
Humans have been creating rope in various forms for thousands of years.
Michele
Fri Nov 22 2024
The earliest evidence of rope can be traced back to a fossil dating to 17000 BC.
KimchiQueenCharmingKiss
Fri Nov 22 2024
Some of these ropes had the opportunity to sink into soft mud and eventually turn into stone.
TopazRider
Fri Nov 22 2024
This fossil serves as a testament to the ancient use of rope by humans.