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Wonderwerk Cave bones reveal possible fire use by human ancestors 1.79 million years ago
- June 7, 2026 at 6:40 PM
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The discovery of fire was a major milestone in human evolution, giving our ancestors a way to stay warm, ward off predators, and eventually start cooking food. But exactly when this first happened is still intensely debated, as unambiguous evidence is difficult to find.
Originally published at Phys.org