The overall tone emphasizes the archaeological importance of evidence dating human presence back 65,000 years, with examples like references to Madjedbebe and discussions about Neanderthals being possibly the first sailors, utilizing words like 'confirmation,' 'proof,' and questions like 'Could they have been the first sailors?' which indicate curiosity and recognition of their impact on our understanding of human history.
AgreementModerate agreement
Most discussions support the significance of the discovery, highlighting its confirmation of early human presence and its role in understanding human history.
InterestHigh interest
The topic sparks high curiosity, with discussions questioning how this shifts previous ideas about human migration and Neanderthals, demonstrating keen engagement.
EngagementModerate engagement
Participants reference specific archaeological sites like Madjedbebe and discuss implications like ancient sailing or tool use, showing moderate but thoughtful engagement.
ImpactModerate impact
The findings are seen as impactful for understanding human evolution and migration, though conversations mostly remain scholarly rather than advocating immediate societal changes.
Abstract in brief
Human presence in northern Australia dates back to about 65,000 years ago, based on new archaeological findings at Madjedbebe rock shelter.
The discovery of specific tools and artefacts, confirmed through dating techniques, provides a minimum age for when humans first arrived in Australia, supporting earlier theories about human dispersal out of Africa.
These findings are important for understanding human evolution, migration patterns, and interactions with other ancient hominins like Neanderthals and Denisovans, as well as their impact on Australia's megafauna.]
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Could the #Neanderthals really have been the first sailors?
We already have proof they made twine or string, maybe even material, swam/dived for seafood and had distinct burial rituals & art.
Not so dumb it seems @HSubspecies
Man's first civilisation
https://t.co/xJQyz5dRIa
@NewNorm89 @ChattyCathyAU Compare these two articles. "Human occupation of northern Australia by 65,000 years ago" and "65,000‑years of continuous
grinding stone use at Madjedbebe. Art 1 says human. Art 2 says Aboriginal. Check authors.
Human presence in northern Australia dates back to about 65,000 years ago, based on new archaeological findings at Madjedbebe rock shelter. These findings enhance our understanding of human migration, evolution, and…
The study used collagen fingerprinting and mitochondrial DNA analysis to identify a new hominin bone from Denisova Cave in Siberia, advancing understanding of human evolution during the Pleistocene era.
@RunzLikeJazmine @cecild84 Clarkson, C. et al. (2017). Human occupation of northern Australia by 65,000 years ago. Nature, 547, 306–310.
DOI: 10.1038/nature22968
▪ Archaeological evidence fr Madjedbebe in North Aust confirms human presence 65,000 yrs ago, making it the oldest continuous human cultures.
@Techroach2 @moonlightami @Elusive_Sausage @DrDemography Clarkson, C., Jacobs, Z., Marwick, B. et al. Human occupation of northern Australia by 65,000 years ago. Nature 547, 306–310 (2017). https://t.co/nA9yv9uXXs
@NewNorm89 @ChattyCathyAU Compare these two articles. "Human occupation of northern Australia by 65,000 years ago" and "65,000‑years of continuous
grinding stone use at Madjedbebe. Art 1 says human. Art 2 says Aboriginal. Check authors.
@SumerianTurks @MalatestaCarina @curdistani @LieBusterSleuth @EarthTime @nanotechexec @AlchemyLoveNuit @LebaneseRafida @rahulvarshney @LadaTweets @weareontoyou @DogsareLoyal1s @chelmex @StillUSA1st @ChristophHeer52 @Tom_Rowsell @eranudturan @GalEusCat @caitlinrgreen @isisnaucratis @ahpod @donnazuck @kataplexis @platanoclassics @KAnthonyAppiah @LloydLlewJ @tourajdaryaee @peter_sarris @newearthvideos @SwayGuevara__ @CarlZha @MariaKhayutina @LylaGhan @uutai_o @rami_rizk @georgegalloway @TulsiGabbard @DrSueOosthuizen @KimTallBear @Pythika @leon_elk @evabiankaz @incunabula @leRegihasreturn @BiruniKhorasan @stevenmorris20 @TajikCulture @miskelayla @Christoph56789 People have been wondering around for a long time now!
https://t.co/kpR576tvqT
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Could the #Neanderthals really have been the first sailors?
We already have proof they made twine or string, maybe even material, swam/dived for seafood and had distinct burial rituals & art.
Not so dumb it seems @HSubspecies
Man's first civilisation
https://t.co/xJQyz5vszI
Could the #Neanderthals really have been the first sailors?
We already have proof they made twine or string, maybe even material, swam/dived for seafood and had distinct burial rituals & art.
Not so dumb it seems @HSubspecies
Man's first civilisation
https://t.co/xJQyz5dRIa
RT @Historysmilo: #operationodysseus is here! Did the Neanderthals invent sailing? https://t.co/M7SaRJUPaE
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Neanderthals: The First Sailors? by @Historysmilo "How long have humans been sailing? What's the oldest boat in the world?" #operationodysseus https://t.co/LGyvjeEMvw
1 such an attractive title #How_long_have_humans_been_sailing meaning when did they start riding boats and rafts?
#Human_evolution #first_sailors #rafting
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