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archaeology2 months ago•6 min saved

Ice Age Humans Crafted Mammoth Bone Dwellings in Ukraine 18,000 Years Ago

Around 18,000 years ago in Ukraine, ice age humans built shelters using mammoth bones, which served as practical survival structures during the harsh climate following the Last Glacial Maximum, with some structures possibly used for up to 429 years.

via Live Science|

#archaeology #ice-age-shelters #last-glacial-maximum

archaeology4 months ago•3 min saved

Ancient Structure Predates Khufu Pyramid by 23,000 Years

Archaeologists have discovered a 23,000-year-old stone wall in Greece's Theopetra cave, making it the oldest known human-made structure, showcasing advanced prehistoric engineering and adaptation to harsh climatic conditions, predating famous monuments like the pyramids and Stonehenge.

via Evidence Network|

#ancient-structure #archaeology #climate-adaptation