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Ancient Rainforest Occupation Rewrites Human History Timeline

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  • Human presence in African rainforests dated back 150,000 years
  • Stone tools in West Africa challenge previous habitation timeline
  • Rainforests may have played a crucial role in early human evolution
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  • The study highlights the complex history of Homo sapiens population subdivision, indicating that different populations lived in various regions and habitat types within the rainforest.
  • Researchers question how early human niche expansions impacted the plants and animals sharing the same niche-space, raising concerns about the extent of human alteration of pristine natural habitats.
  • The findings challenge the savanna hypothesis of human evolution, suggesting a reevaluation of the role of rainforests in the development of modern humans and prompting inquiries into potential evolutionary changes resulting from humans choosing to live among trees again.
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  • The site "Bété I" in Côte d'Ivoire was first excavated in 1982 by a joint Ivorian–Soviet expedition led by archaeologist professor Yodé Guédé.
  • The original dig unearthed layers containing stone tools within a rainforest, providing valuable insights into early human habitation in the region.
  • Recent advancements in archaeological methods allowed researchers to relocate the original trench and re-investigate it to uncover more information about the site's history.
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