The bow and arrow was the ultimate Stone Age weapon although they were a relatively late invention, only being in use in parts of the world for the last 30,000 years or so.
These sophisticated instruments required a number of technologies to exist in order to be created. Firstly they needed very strong string or twine, a sharp stone tool to shape the bow and the arrow shaft and the ability to split very sharp, fine stone for the arrow head.
The ability to injure or kill prey or foe from a distance gave our Stone Age man an incredible advantage and, along with the following two inventions, ensured his dominance on the planet Earth.