Archaeologists find 60,000-year-old hearth that Neanderthals may have used to make tar

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Researchers studying a cave used by early humans some 60,000 years ago have made an astonishing discovery, providing significant insight into the lives of ancient humans.

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referred to as the Gorham's Cave Complex.

Early humans likely created a sheltered area by burying plants before heating them with fire, cutting them off from oxygen and allowing the resin to form without the wood catching fire.

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The group conducted an archaeological study to confirm their theory. As part of this research, they conducted an experiment where they discovered that the pit, also known as a "hearth", was suitable for extracting tar. They found evidence of ash, charcoal, zinc, copper, and what they think may be tar crystals.

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So far, the origin of the tar used by Neanderthals has remained a mystery.

Allowed for "instant snapshots" of their activities, along with the preservation of pollen and spores that confirmed the ecological conditions outside the cave.

There was insufficient evidence to confirm that Neanderthals were burning wood to produce tar.

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