Human footprints found where they weren't supposed to be found

Human footprints discovered at Alathar Lake in the Arabian Peninsula date back 115,000 years, providing rare insights into early human migration. These ancient impressions were preserved in sediment, suggesting a temporary presence of humans in the area, likely drawn by the availability of water and resources in what is now an arid region.

The findings indicate that this site was once a lush grassland, frequented by animals such as elephants, buffalo, and predators, which would have attracted human hunters. The footprints, along with those of other species, highlight a period when climate shifts temporarily transformed the desert into a hospitable landscape, offering critical clues about human adaptation and movement during that era.

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