Significant Archaeological Discovery: A field in eastern England indicates the oldest known case of human control over fire
Dubai, United Arab Emirates (CNN) — A field in the county of Suffolk, eastern England, revealed important evidence related to the oldest known instance of humans starting and controlling fire, archaeologists reported. The new discovery is believed to represent a significant clue for human history.
The discovery, which took place in the Barnham area, points to the presence of burnt clay formed into a hearth, in addition to a collection of stone axes cracked by heat. Two fragments of pyrite stone, a material known to be used for generating sparks, were also found.
This evidence suggests that early humans, most likely Neanderthals, were capable of starting and maintaining fires.
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