US EditionWorld's oldest wooden structure discovered in Zambia
- Archaeologists have discovered the oldest wooden structure ever found, dating back nearly half a million years. The well-preserved structure was unearthed in Zambia and shows evidence of stone tools being used to join two large logs together. This suggests that our ancestors may have had more advanced cognitive abilities than previously thought.
- The discovery challenges the belief that human ancestors were nomadic, as the structure seems to be a permanent dwelling near waterfalls. This raises questions about ancient humans leading simple, nomadic lives and suggests a more complex society. The finding also sheds light on ancient woodworking techniques and craftsmanship.
- The previous record for the oldest wooden structure dated back around 9,000 years, making this discovery significantly older. The researchers believe that the structure may have been used for fishing or other activities beside the river. This finding has the potential to change our understanding of human evolution and the capabilities of our early ancestors.
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Oldest human-built wooden structure discovered in Zambia and dates back nearly 500,000 years ago
A discovery was made in Zambia that delighted archaeologists: the oldest man-made wooden structure dates back 476,000 years ago and the big question is what it was for. It was believed that archaic people used wood only on simple matters, but the discovery now may change the way we look at them.
‘We might have to abandon the term Stone Age’: oldest wooden structure dating from half a million years ago found in Zambia
The Stone Age may have to be renamed following the discovery that early humans were building wooden structures nearly half a million years ago, archaeologists have said.
Simple log structure may be the oldest example of early humans building with wood
A pair of crossed logs in Zambia may be the oldest evidence of early humans building with wood. That's according to research published Wednesday in the journal Nature. The simple construction is almost half a million years old. Wood usually rots away quickly, so we don't know much about how early humans used it. Researchers say the logs were dug up in a riverbed and that a species before Homo sapiens had carved them to fit together. It's a sign …
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