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When was fire discovered?

When prehistoric humans tamed the flames

When was fire discovered?
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19/12/2025 15:00 ‧ 8 hours ago | StarsInsider

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There is one thing that is certain about humanity: if early humans had not developed the ability to control fire, we would not have evolved to become the race we are today.

Some of the earliest evidence that we have of fire being used by humans dates back around two million years ago. But fire is a natural force that could be found all over the world, and many early civilizations found their own ways to bring about its control.

While humans gradually took a long time to hold sway over fire, archaeologists believe there is some strong evidence that points to when (and where) it all started. Intrigued? Click on to discover more.

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