SMRTR Science & EngineeringDec 10, 2025Scientific American

Ancient Humans Were Making Fire 350,000 Years Earlier Than Scientists Realized

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Archaeologists found evidence at England's Barnham site showing ancient humans made fire 400,000 years ago—350,000 years earlier than previously known. The discovery includes heated soil, fire-shattered tools, and imported iron pyrite used for creating sparks.

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