Ancient CivilizationsTracks of World’s Oldest Handcarts (20,000 BC) Discovered in New Mexico Posted on February 26, 2025 by Administrator If you’re a parent you’ve probably tried, at some point, to navigate the supermarket with a trolley, and at least one child in tow. But our new study suggests there was an ancient equivalent, dating to 22,000 years ago. This handcart, without wheels, was used before wheeled vehicles were invented around 5,000 years ago in the Middle East.