Ancient Wood Structure Reveals Early Humans' Building Skills Half a Million Years Ago
Preserved timbers discovered in Zambia reveal that early man, potentially a species older than Homo sapiens, was building wooden structures 476,000 years ago. These structures, resembling Lincoln Logs, consisted of 5-foot-long logs with clear signs of woodworking using stone tools. The discovery challenges previous notions of early human capabilities and suggests the existence of a previous species capable of basic carpentry techniques. The structures may have served as platforms or jetties for fishing. No hominid bones were found, leaving open the possibility of a different species, such as Homo erectus or Homo naledi, being responsible for the construction.
