Israeli archeologists discover 6,000-year-old copper fishing hook in Ashkelon

6,000-year-old copper hook for catching sharks discovered in Israel

It is “one of the oldest copper hooks ever found”, a relic that is remarkable both for its age and for its size

Israeli archeologists discover 6,000-year-old copper fishing hook in Ashkelon

Israeli archeologists discover 6,000-year-old copper fishing hook in Ashkelon

6,000-year-old fishing hook — used for catching sharks — unearthed near Israeli coast

The copper artifact is “one of the oldest known” fish hooks, experts said.

6,000-year-old fishing hook — used for catching sharks — unearthed near Israeli coast

The copper artifact is “one of the oldest known” fish hooks, experts said.

6,000-year-old fishing hook — used for catching sharks — unearthed near Israeli coast

The copper artifact is “one of the oldest known” fish hooks, experts said.