Evidence of Fire Use by Early Humans May Date Back Nearly 1.8 Million Years

Jun 16, 2026 - 11:30
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Evidence of Fire Use by Early Humans May Date Back Nearly 1.8 Million Years
Shaar et al. unveil the oldest evidence of human activity in Wonderwerk Cave, South Africa. Image credit: Michael Chazan.

Scientists have uncovered compelling new evidence that early human ancestors, likely Homo erectus, were deliberately bringing fire into Wonderwerk Cave in South Africa as far back as 1.79 million years ago.

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