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Greek Skull Rewritten: A 300,000-Year-Old Relic Belongs to Homo Heidelbergensis
science13 days ago

Greek Skull Rewritten: A 300,000-Year-Old Relic Belongs to Homo Heidelbergensis

A 300,000-year-old skull found cemented in a Greek cave (the Petralona cranium) has been dated to at least 286,000 years old via uranium-series dating of the surrounding calcite, placing it with Homo heidelbergensis rather than Homo sapiens or Neanderthals. This suggests a widespread Middle Pleistocene population in Europe that coexisted with Neanderthals for over 100,000 years. No DNA can be recovered due to the long warm history of the fossil, and the find adds complexity to how scientists categorize early human relatives.

via The Daily Galaxy|
#homo-heidelbergensis#neanderthals-coexistence#paleoanthropology
Half‑Million‑Year‑Old Elephant Bone Hammer Unveils Early European Craftsmanship
science1 month ago

Half‑Million‑Year‑Old Elephant Bone Hammer Unveils Early European Craftsmanship

Archaeologists describe a 500,000-year-old hammer carved from elephant bone found at Boxgrove, the oldest elephant bone tool in Europe and likely made by Neanderthals or Homo heidelbergensis; about 11 cm by 6 cm by 3 cm, it shows shaping marks and contains embedded flint fragments, indicating it was used as a soft hammer to knap stone and revealing sophisticated toolcraft in early Europeans.

via BBC Wildlife Magazine|
#archaeology#boxgrove#elephant-bone-tool
Ancient Wooden Structure Challenges Human History Timeline
archaeology1 year ago

Ancient Wooden Structure Challenges Human History Timeline

A groundbreaking discovery at Kalambo Falls in Zambia has revealed wooden structures dating back 476,000 years, challenging the traditional view of early humans as primarily stone tool users. These artifacts, possibly created by Homo heidelbergensis, include a platform or shelter base, a wedge, and a digging stick, indicating advanced woodworking skills. The findings suggest early hominins were more inventive and resourceful than previously thought, using wood to shape their environment long before Homo sapiens emerged. This discovery prompts a reevaluation of the "Stone Age" label, highlighting the significance of wood in early human history.

via Earth.com|
#archaeological-discovery#archaeology#early-humans
"The Origins of Human Clothing: A Historical Perspective"
anthropology2 years ago

"The Origins of Human Clothing: A Historical Perspective"

The question of when humans started wearing clothes is difficult to answer due to the lack of surviving clothing artifacts. Evidence from bones, lice evolution, and archaeological findings suggests that Homo heidelbergensis may have worn bear skins around 300,000 years ago, while anatomically modern humans likely began regularly wearing simple clothes around 170,000 years ago. However, different human groups may have started and stopped wearing clothes multiple times throughout history, as seen in the archaeological record of Aboriginal people in Tasmania.

via Livescience.com|
#anthropology#archaeological-evidence#clothing
"Zambia Unearths Extraordinary Half-Million-Year-Old Wooden Structure, Rewriting History"
archaeology2 years ago

"Zambia Unearths Extraordinary Half-Million-Year-Old Wooden Structure, Rewriting History"

Archaeologists in Zambia have discovered the world's oldest wooden structure, estimated to be around 476,000 years old. The well-preserved structure, made from the logs of a large-fruited willow tree, predates the existence of Homo sapiens and suggests a higher cognitive ability among ancient ancestors. The find also challenges the notion of Stone Age people as purely nomadic, as the structure indicates a settled lifestyle. The discovery was made near Zambia's Kalambo Falls and provides insights into the intelligence, imagination, and skills of early humans.

via DW (English)|
#archaeology#cognitive-ability#homo-heidelbergensis
Ancient Wooden Structure Preceded Modern Humans
archaeology2 years ago

Ancient Wooden Structure Preceded Modern Humans

Archaeologists have discovered the oldest suspected wooden structure near Zambia's Kalambo Falls, dating back to nearly half a million years ago, before the appearance of Homo sapiens. The site contains four wooden tools, including a notched branch and a cut log, indicating the use of intelligence and skills to create something new. The construction material was preserved due to waterlogging. The findings push back the timeline of human construction and provide insights into human evolution.

via Gizmodo|
#ancient-settlement#archaeological-discovery#archaeology
Ancient Wooden Structure Unearthed on Zambia-Tanzania Border
archaeology2 years ago

Ancient Wooden Structure Unearthed on Zambia-Tanzania Border

Researchers have discovered what is believed to be the world's oldest known wooden structure on the border of Zambia and Tanzania. The arrangement of logs, dating back at least 476,000 years, was likely made by Homo heidelbergensis and may have served as a walkway or platform. The logs show signs of being cut, chopped, and scraped with stone tools. The discovery provides insight into early human ingenuity and the use of wood in shaping the environment. The site is expected to yield more ancient wooden objects and efforts are underway to have it recognized as a UNESCO world heritage site.

via The Guardian|
#ancient-humans#archaeological-discovery#archaeology