A groundbreaking discovery in northwest Kenya suggests that the earliest humans were far more inventive than previously believed. Archaeologists uncovered 1,300 stone tools at the Namorotukunan site, revealing that early humans used and refined the same technology continuously for 300,000 years—starting 2.75 million years ago. The tools, made with remarkable precision, show that the early inhabitants of Namorotukunan adapted to shifting climates through innovation rather than evolution. Researchers say this finding overturns long-held theories that consistent tool use emerged only after humans developed larger brains. Instead, it proves that early humans were already harnessing technology to survive and thrive—marking the dawn of humanity’s ingenuity far earlier than ever imagined.
BBC
