"Unprecedented Discovery: Oldest Wooden Structure Unearthed in Zambia, Rewriting Archaeological History"
TL;DR
Archaeologists have discovered the oldest known wooden structure, estimated to be almost half a million years old, along a riverbank in Zambia. The structure, made up of two interlocking logs with deliberately crafted notches, challenges the prevailing view of Stone Age humans leading a nomadic lifestyle. The well-preserved wood artifact provides insight into the cognitive sophistication and capabilities of ancient humans. The discovery also sheds light on when humans started structurally altering the planet for their own benefit.
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- Half-million-year-old wooden structure unearthed in Zambia BBC
- Oldest Suspected Wooden Structure Predates Modern Humans Gizmodo
- Ancient Logs Offer Earliest Example of Human Woodworking The New York Times
- Archaeologists in Zambia discover oldest wooden structure in the world, dating to 476000 years ago Livescience.com
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