Harpoons, Composite Fishing

[Narration]
These are examples of Neolithic Age fishing equipment. Fishing began around 8,000 B.C in Korea. Before agriculture developed, fishing was an important means of living, along with hunting and gathering. The Neolithic people settled down near the seashores or riversides.

[Tourist]
Ah, I see. How did they catch fish? Umm, is the one on the right a fish hook?

[Narration]
Yes, they are a fish hook and a harpoon, popular fishing equipment in the Neolithic Age.
These tools seem to have been used to catch big fish or see animal such as cod, tuna and whales in the East and South Sea. The object of the middle is a whale bone discovered amongst relics of the Neolithic Age. Have a close look and you will find something stuck to it. Do you recognize it?

[Tourist]
Umm, is it a harpoon? It looks like a harpoon, doesn’t it?

[Narration]
Yes, it is a harpoon, made of a whale bone. This relic supports the assumption that whaling took place in those days.

[Tourist]
Oh, The look so simple but they’re incredible!

[Narration]
Yes, they are. During the prehistoric age, people’s lives were enhanced by tools crafted from natural objects. Our prehistoric ancestors were skilled at taking advantage of the properties of natural resources.