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Archaeologists dating well-preserved wood at Kalambo Falls in Zambia report a 476,000-year-old wooden structure formed by interlocking logs with deliberate tool marks, indicating early hominins (perhaps Homo heidelbergensis) shaped wood and planned constructions long before Homo sapiens—rewriting assumptions about the Stone Age and early technology.
Archaeologists at Kalambo Falls in Zambia discovered a wooden structure dating back approximately 476,000 years, predating Homo sapiens, indicating early humans engaged in deliberate construction and environmental reshaping using timber, with implications for understanding prehistoric technology and behavior.
Archaeologists in Zambia have discovered a 476,000-year-old wooden structure beneath Kalambo Falls, revealing advanced early human craftsmanship and environmental manipulation, challenging traditional views of the Stone Age and highlighting the complexity of early human societies.
Archaeologists at Kalambo Falls in Zambia discovered a wooden structure dating back approximately 476,000 years, predating Homo sapiens, indicating early humans engaged in deliberate construction and environmental reshaping using timber, with implications for understanding prehistoric technology and behavior.
Archaeologists in Zambia have discovered the earliest known wood construction by humans, dating back around 476,000 years. The artifacts, found at a riverbank excavation site, suggest that early humans may have been more settled and capable of complex behavior than previously thought. The discovery challenges stereotypes about Stone-Age people and sheds light on the behaviors and capacities of our ancient ancestors. The findings could also help strengthen local expertise in archaeology and potentially lead to stronger protections for the site.
Archaeologists from the University of Liverpool and Aberystwyth University have discovered the world's oldest wooden structure at Kalambo Falls, Zambia, dating back at least 476,000 years. The well-preserved wood reveals that early humans were capable of constructing wooden structures, challenging previous notions about Stone Age lifestyles. The find suggests that these humans had the ability to settle and create new things, highlighting their intelligence and imagination. The discovery also challenges the belief that Stone Age humans were nomadic, as the site provided a perennial water source and abundant food. The research was part of the 'Deep Roots of Humanity' project and has significant archaeological implications for the site's potential UNESCO World Heritage status.
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.
Archaeologists in Zambia have discovered the world's oldest wooden structure, estimated to be around 476,000 years old. The well-preserved structure, made from the logs of a large-fruited willow tree, predates the existence of Homo sapiens and suggests a higher cognitive ability among ancient ancestors. The find also challenges the notion of Stone Age people as purely nomadic, as the structure indicates a settled lifestyle. The discovery was made near Zambia's Kalambo Falls and provides insights into the intelligence, imagination, and skills of early humans.
Archaeologists have discovered the oldest suspected wooden structure near Zambia's Kalambo Falls, dating back to nearly half a million years ago, before the appearance of Homo sapiens. The site contains four wooden tools, including a notched branch and a cut log, indicating the use of intelligence and skills to create something new. The construction material was preserved due to waterlogging. The findings push back the timeline of human construction and provide insights into human evolution.
Researchers have discovered what is believed to be the world's oldest known wooden structure on the border of Zambia and Tanzania. The arrangement of logs, dating back at least 476,000 years, was likely made by Homo heidelbergensis and may have served as a walkway or platform. The logs show signs of being cut, chopped, and scraped with stone tools. The discovery provides insight into early human ingenuity and the use of wood in shaping the environment. The site is expected to yield more ancient wooden objects and efforts are underway to have it recognized as a UNESCO world heritage site.