Ancient Wooden Structure Shatters Assumptions About Our Ancestors

The discovery of a half-a-million-year-old wooden structure at Kalambo Falls in Zambia challenges the notion that our ancient relatives were less sophisticated than modern humans. The well-preserved evidence, including wooden tools and structures, demonstrates the early hominins' ability to source and shape wood with tools. This finding has significant implications for our understanding of sustainable materials and the capabilities of early hominins during the Early Stone Age. It also highlights the potential benefits of using perishable materials like wood for construction, which is more environmentally friendly compared to modern materials.