BARNHAM'S BONFIRE. WHY NEANDERTHALS ARE CONSIDERED TO HAVE LIT THE FIRST FIRE IN HUMAN HISTORY.
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✍️ Scientists have discovered the remains of the oldest controlled fire lit by humans, dating back around 400,000 years to a site in England. The discovery suggests that early humans, specifically Neanderthals, had a level of control over fire that was previously thought to be unique to Homo sapiens.
👉 The oldest controlled fire lit by humans dates back around 400,000 years to a site in England. 👉 The discovery was made in the Barnham site, where archaeologists found evidence of repeated fires and a unique combination of stone tools and mineral fragments. 👉 The team used advanced analytical techniques to confirm that the fires were intentionally lit and controlled by humans. 👉 The find pushes back the known date of human control over fire by around 350,000 years. 👉 The discovery suggests that early humans, specifically Neanderthals, had a level of control over fire that was previously thought to be unique to Homo sapiens.
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