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Study suggests early use of fire by Homo erectus 1.79 million years ago

A study has found evidence that Homo erectus may have used fire in caves 1.79 million years ago, indicating an earlier timeline for the use of fire by ancient human ancestors. This was determined through a new method for detecting burned bones.

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A study has found evidence that Homo erectus may have used fire in caves 1.79 million years ago, indicating an earlier timeline for the use of fire by ancient human ancestors. This was determined through a new method for detecting burned bones.

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Ancient human ancestors may have first used fire 1.79 million years ago

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Study suggests early use of fire by Homo erectus 1.79 million years ago