Ancient Humans Thrived in the Rainforest
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Ancient Humans Thrived in the Rainforest

Scientists once thought ancient humans avoided rainforests. New evidence from West Africa says they thrived there.

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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 enter...

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 evolutio...

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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