Scientists have found a new old kid on the block that predates the existence of Homo sapiens, according to Nature. Dating back to 476,000 years ago, primitive wooden tools and structures were found at a site in Kalambo Falls, Zambia that provide significant insight into the lives of our early ancestors.
Tools and various structures predating Homo sapiens were recently uncovered in Southern Africa.
Predating the Stone Age by a significant margin, this archeological discovery suggests that ancient hominins knew a thing or two about construction, and may not have necessarily been totally nomadic like we originally thought.
This landmark discovery tells us that this unknown species of hominins were very resourceful with their surroundings, and the structure tells researchers that they were intelligent enough to think abstractly. The research suggests that the wood structure was comprised of “two interlocking logs joined transversely by an intentionally cut notch.”