The story of ancient humans in the Amazon Basin has not always been clear, but recent research illuminates their lives and the culture that they developed.
Around 13,000 years ago, humans made their way into the Amazon Basin region of South America, imparting distinct traces of culture such as massive ochre cave paintings.evealing new information about early human migration, research spearheaded by archaeologists at the University of Exeter; the University of Antioquia, Medellín; and the University National of Colombia, Bogotá has delved into the lives and activities of ancient humans who took shelter in caves throughout the region.
They found that when the shelter was occupied, based on stone fragments, charcoal, and organic matter, ancient humans used it for food preparation, consumption, and disposal. The team also determined periods when the shelters had been abandoned, often for more than a millennium at a time. Various materials within the soil exhibited the extended occupation of Serranía La Lindosa. Archaeologists discovered ceramics dating to around 3,000 years ago, evidence of soil cultivation from 2,500 years ago, and traces of maize from 500 years ago. Other recovered items, including animal bones, plant remains, and ochre, are still being examined as well.
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