World’s Oldest Human Footprint Discovered in South Africa: A Glimpse into Our Ancient Past
The discovery of the world’s oldest human footprint on South Africa’s Cape coast has sparked immense curiosity and excitement among scientists and archaeologists. This footprint, which dates back over 153,000 years, not only gives us a direct link to our ancient ancestors but also offers invaluable insights into the development of early Homo sapiens. The trace fossil, also known as an ichnofossil, sheds light on the movements, environment, and survival of our ancestors in ways that skeletal remains often cannot.
