Ancient remains found in California suggest that humans were present in North America some 130,000 years ago — substantially earlier than scientists previously thought.
A site in San Diego contains evidence that early human ancestors smashed mastodon bones and teeth to make rudimentary tools. The smattering of bone fragments, hammer-stones, and anvils now represents the oldest archeological site in the Americas, a study published in the journal Nature on Wednesday has found.
The oldest widely accepted date for humanity's presence in North America is less than 15,000 years ago. If it's true, that would make the San Diego site older by a factor of nearly ten, the study said. Read more...
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