Archaeologists have discovered seven stone tools on the Indonesian island of Sulawesi that date back up to 1.4 million years, representing the earliest evidence of ancient humans making a sea crossing. These findings may provide new insights into the migration and behavior of early hominins in Southeast Asia. The tools are potentially linked to ancestors of Homo floresiensis, the small-bodied hominin species known from the nearby island of Flores. Additionally, recent excavations have uncovered Neolithic-era evidence of cannibalism, with bone remains indicating that such practices were not driven by starvation. These discoveries contribute to a deeper understanding of early human presence and cultural behaviors in the region, particularly on Sulawesi, which neighbors Flores where the 'hobbit' humans lived.