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A group of researchers have uncovered a 500,000 year old sample on the banks of a river in Zambia that may have changed ancient human history forever.

The discovery has changed archaeologists understanding of ancient human life

Half a million years ago, earlier than was previously thought possible, humans were building structures made of wood, according to new research by a team from the University of Liverpool and Aberystwyth University.

The discovery is likely to change archaeologists’ understanding of the evolution of early human technology

This year, Foo Foo Fest is celebrating its ten-year anniversary November 2nd through the 13th as Pensacola comes alive and welcomes artists and visitors from across the country. In honor of this monumental anniversary, we’ve come up with 10 reasons to celebrate 10 amazing years of the Foo Foo Festival. 

Early humans shaped and joined two large logs to make a structure.

A pair of interlocking logs that haven't seen sunlight in half a million years could challenge some fundamental assumptions about the technology and culture of our Stone Age ancestors.

The world’s oldest man-made wooden structures dating back to the Early Stone Age have been found in Africa – predating Homo sapiens.

The structure of interlocking logs was found near a towering waterfall. The logs are about 476,000 years old.

The interlocking logs are about 476,000 years old and were located near towering Zambian waterfall.