ancient farming tools

Ancient farming tools were simple yet effective devices used to prepare soil, plant crops, and harvest food. Common tools included the sickle, a curved blade for cutting grains; hoes, for breaking up soil; plows, often pulled by animals like oxen, to turn earth; and digging sticks for planting seeds. These tools were typically made from stone, wood, or bone and evolved over time to increase efficiency. They enabled early farmers to cultivate larger areas, improve crop yields, and develop settled communities, laying the foundation for modern agriculture.