Ancient Wooden Structure Unveils Prehistoric Carpentry Skills

Archaeologists have discovered a half a million-year-old wooden structure at the archaeological site of Kalambo Falls in Zambia, predating the evolution of Homo sapiens. Stone tool cut marks on the wood indicate that early humans shaped and joined two logs to create a structure, challenging the belief that Stone Age humans were nomadic. The finding provides evidence of early humans using wood for more than just fire, sticks, and spears, and suggests they had the intelligence and skills to create something new. The wood was dated using luminescence dating, and the researchers hope to uncover more discoveries in the area in the future.