Researchers found evidence humans lived at a site in southern Côte d’Ivoire, a region of present-day rainforest, about 150,000 years ago.

Until now, though, the oldest firm evidence for people living in African rainforests dated to around 18,000 years ago. Our newly published study pushes that date way back.

West Africa ; Rainforest ; Evolution: 150,000-Year-Old Rainforest Discovery Shakes Up Human History. Published Feb 26, 2025 at 11:00 AM EST Updated Mar 02, 2025 at 2:02 PM EST . By . Ian ...

Ancient humans in Africa changed their behaviour in a major way 70,000 years ago, which could explain how their descendants ...

Humans lived under the leafy canopy of a West African rainforest by at least 150,000 years ago. Previously, the oldest secure evidence for humans living in African rainforests dated to about ...

Humans Lived In African Rainforests 1,50,000 Years Ago: Study These discoveries suggest that humans were able to live in rainforest before they left Africa, the home of our species.

The site was added to the danger list in 2010 due to rampant illegal logging, deforestation, and the smuggling of valuable ...

Africa's forests are located in the tropical moist regions of central and parts of west Africa. They are dominated by the Congo Basin rainforest and the vast Miombo woodlands, a warm, dry forest ...

Until now, though, the oldest firm evidence for people living in African rainforests dated to around 18,000 years ago. Our newly published study pushes that date way back.

The World Heritage Committee has removed three African heritage sites -- in Madagascar, Egypt and Libya -- from UNESCO's list ...