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Where was the world’s oldest wooden structure discovered?

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Where was the world’s oldest wooden structure discovered?

The world’s oldest known wooden structure was discovered near Kalambo Falls, on the border between Zambia and Tanzania. This remarkable find, dated almost half a million years old, offers a glimpse into our ancient ancestors’ lives. The structure, made of two interlocking logs, was likely part of a platform or walkway. Its preservation is attributed to the high water levels and fine sand of the Kalambo River. This discovery, made in 2019 and published in Nature on Sept. 20, 2023, challenges our understanding of Stone Age human lifestyles. It suggests they might have been more settled than previously believed._x000D__x000D_

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