Earliest evidence of buildings made from wood is 476,000 years old (2023)

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Ancient humans built large wooden structures, possibly houses, nearly 500,000 years ago, suggesting less nomadic lifestyles than previously thought.
Discovery at Kalambo Falls, Zambia, includes a 1.4-meter-long log with a tool-made notch, interlocking with another log, indicating sophisticated wooden construction.
Dating techniques show the structure was built about 476,000 years ago, predating Homo sapiens, possibly by Homo heidelbergensis.
Unlike portable wooden tools found elsewhere, this structure suggests some early humans were settling and modifying their environment.
The construction required planning, tool use, and possibly language, showcasing advanced cognitive abilities.
The exact purpose of the structure is unclear, but it might have been a dwelling or walkway to avoid wet conditions.
This discovery challenges the notion of the Stone Age, hinting at a 'Wood Age' due to wood's significance in early human life.

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