Stone Balls: A Summary

The article states that archaeologist found the different type of the carved stone balls and provide three theories to support their idea about purpose and meaning of them. However, the professor contradicts all of its assertions and refutes each of the author's theories. First, the reading claims that carved stone balls were used in hunting or fighting. Since some of them have been found with holes in them, and grooves on the surface. The professor refutes this point by saying that stone balls didn't show signs of use. He also states that they should be cracked or broken. Otherwise, they cannot be used as weapons. Second, the article posits that stone balls were used as part of a primitive of weights and measures. In fact, they