Uploaded December 2022 | Updated September 2026, 11 minutes ago
3-ply cordage gives a smooth, stable string particularly suitable for things like bowstrings or other uses where reliability is important.
The oldest extant string currently in existence is a 3-ply cord from the Abri du Maras, made 50,000 years ago by Neanderthals!
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3-ply cordage gives a smooth, stable string particularly suitable for things like bowstrings or other uses where reliability is important.
The oldest extant string currently in existence is a 3-ply cord from the Abri du Maras, made 50,000 years ago by Neanderthals!
I now have a 'buy me a coffee' page which helps fund my ongoing research and the making of these free videos. If you'd like to support me, please visit ko-fi.com/sallypointer Thank you!
