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Bones Indicate Possible Fire Use By Human Ancestors 1.8 Million Years Ago

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Bones Indicate Possible Fire Use By Human Ancestors 1.8 Million Years Ago

Image portraying early human ancestors working with fire in Wonderwerk Cave.

Deep within South Africa’s Wonderwerk Cave, a team of researchers has uncovered compelling evidence that early hominins, likely Homo erectus, were using fire as far back as 1.79 million years ago. This groundbreaking discovery pushes the timeline for controlled fire use back by hundreds of thousands of years, offering profound new insights into human evolution. The findings, published in the journal PLOS One, rely on an innovative combination of techniques to detect ancient burning on fossilized bones.

The ability to control fire was a monumental leap for early humans. It provided warmth during cold nights, protection from predators, and extended the hours of daylight. Eventually, it led to cooking, which unlocked more nutrients from food and fueled the evolutionary expansion of the human brain. Wonderwerk Cave has long been recognized as a critical site for studying early fire use, with previous research identifying traces of burning dating to around one million years ago. Now, by examining deeper, older deposits, scientists have extended that record significantly.

a) Location of Wonderwerk Cave (red dot) in South Africa. (b) Excavation 1 area showing the stalagmite landmark

Gary Manners

www.Ancient-Origins.net – Reconstructing the story of humanity’s past


Source: https://www.ancient-origins.net/news-evolution-human-origins/wonderwerk-cave-fire-use-00102875



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