In Ethiopia during the last ice age, our human ancestors lived high in the Bale Mountains, using obsidian tools and hunting giant rodents, according to a new study
Previously, it was believed that high-altitude living didn't occur until later in human history. Recent studies are shedding light on the different living habits of our predecessors. The study was published Thursday in the journal Science.An international team of researchers including archaeologists, soil scientists, biologists and paleoecologists found evidence at the Fincha Habera settlement that they inhabited the mountains 45,000 years ago during the Paleolithic period.
"We also extracted information from the soil as part of our subproject," Glaser said. Only the top layer of the soil has changed over time, making the soil a perfect way to test their palaeothermometer to track temperature, humidity and precipitation in the area over time.DNA reveals first-known child of Neanderthal and Denisovan, study saysThey learned that at the time people were living there, the area was out of the way of glaciers.
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