500,000-Year-Old Man-Made Wooden Objects Found in Zambia

 Archaeologists in Zambia have unearthed wooden artifacts dating back approximately 476,000 years, challenging the long-standing view that early humans primarily relied on stone tools.

These well-crafted objects showcase the intelligence, imagination, and skills of our ancient ancestors. The artifacts, discovered near Kalambo Falls, include a wedge, a digging stick, a cut log, and a notched branch.

Their careful assembly suggests they were used to create platforms or foundations for dwellings, demonstrating advanced woodworking abilities far beyond what was previously attributed to early hominids.

Preserved in swampy terrain, these items predate the emergence of Homo sapiens. Researchers believe their creators were likely Homo heidelbergensis or a related species....<<<Read More>>>...