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Early humans placed the hearth at the optimal location in their cave -- for maximum benefit and minimum smoke exposure

Posted: 01 Feb 2022 04:45 AM PST

A new study provides evidence for high cognitive abilities in early humans who lived 170,000 years ago. Researchers discovered that the early humans who occupied a cave had placed their hearth at the optimal location -- enabling maximum utilization of the fire for their activities and needs while exposing them to a minimal amount of smoke.