Ancient Humans Thrived in the Rainforest

For decades, scientists believed ancient humans avoided dense rainforests. Too dark, too dangerous, too hard to survive.

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But a discovery in West Africa is rewriting that history. Researchers found evidence that early humans not only entered rainforests, but thrived there.

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They found tools, food remains, and signs of permanent camps. This changes everything we thought about human evolution. We didn't just conquer the savanna. We also adapted to the jungle.

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