Are Cave Dwellers Real?
Despite the Name, Only a Small Portion of Humanity Has Ever Dwelt in Caves: Caves Are Rare Across Most of the World; Most Caves Are Dark, Cold, and Damp; and...
Despite the name, only a small portion of humanity has ever dwelt in caves: caves are rare across most of the world; most caves are dark, cold, and damp; and other cave inhabitants, such as bears and cave bears, cave lions, and cave hyenas, often made caves inhospitable for people.
How do we know the origin of cave dwellers?
The combination of stone tools indicating the presence of human ancestors and the dating of the level leads to the conclusion that human ancestors (hominids) were in the cave 2 million years ago. This is the earliest evidence for intentional cave occupation by human ancestors.
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What does it mean to be a cave dweller?
1 : one (such as a prehistoric human) that dwells in a cave. 2 : one that lives in a city apartment building.