Newly discovered stone tools are providing potential insights into the lineage of *Homo floresiensis*, the extinct hominin species known as the "hobbit." These simple stone flakes, while seemingly insignificant, represent a potentially crucial piece of evidence in understanding the origins and evolutionary history of this unique and enigmatic species. The tools offer a tangible link to the past, suggesting that ancestors of *Homo floresiensis* may have inhabited the region earlier than previously thought.