Homo erectus mastered fire over a million years ago
Researchers confirm Homo erectus used fire using a new analysis method.
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The fact
The traces date back at least 1 million years, pushing back evidence of controlled use.
This discovery sheds light on the evolution of survival techniques among hominids.
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Why it matters
Cette découverte repousse les preuves d’utilisation contrôlée du feu, un tournant dans l’évolution humaine, et affine notre compréhension des capacités cognitives des premiers hominidés.