Study Reveals Early Human Quarrying in South Africa 220,000 Years Ago

A new study suggests that early Homo sapiens in South Africa used dedicated quarries for stone tools as far back as 220,000 years ago, indicating long-term resource planning earlier than previously believed.

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Early humans in South Africa used dedicated quarries for stone as long as 220,000 years ago - study

Based on this, researchers suggest that early homo sapiens planned for the long-term acquisition of resources earlier than previously thought.

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Study Reveals Early Human Quarrying in South Africa 220,000 Years Ago

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Early humans in South Africa used dedicated quarries for stone as long as 220,000 years ago - study

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