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Researchers find evidence that Homo naledi used fire

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Remnants of fireplaces found in the Rising Star caves in South Africa suggest homo naledi, a pre-human ancestor, used fire as a tool.

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The Washington Post

Ancient human relative used fire, surprising discoveries suggest

Charcoal and burned bones offer intriguing — if controversial — clues that the species Homo naledi made hearths to light its way and cook in dark caves.

1 year ago

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CBS News

Pre-human ancestor believed to have used fire as a tool, researchers say

A momentous discovery in South Africa could turn our understanding of human history on its head.

1 year ago

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News24

Researchers find evidence that Homo naledi used fire

World-renowned paleoanthropologist Professor Lee Berger believes he and his team have made yet another significant discovery.

1 year ago·South Africa

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The Hill

Researchers find evidence that primitive human species used fire

Remnants of fireplaces found in the Rising Star caves in South Africa suggest homo naledi, a pre-human ancestor, used fire as a tool. That’s according to an announcement made during a lecture by professor Lee Berger, a paleoanthropologist from University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg. Berger gave the lecture on Dec. 1 at the Carnegie Institution…

1 year ago·Washington, United States

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NewScientist

Homo naledi may have used fire to cook and navigate 230,000 years ago

Archaeologists say they have found evidence that Homo naledi, an extinct human species with a tiny brain, used fire to cook and light up dark tunnels – though this claim remains controversial

1 year ago·Baltimore, United States

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Ancient Origins

Shocking Evidence Homo Naledi Used Fire 230,000 Years Ago

It seems Homo sapiens was not the first species to use and control fire. New findings present evidence that it was already used by the small-brained Homo naledi.

1 year ago·Dublin, Ireland

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