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Gabon forest cave reveals clues about prehistoric central Africa

An archaeology student works at a sorting station analyzing sediment samples at Youmbidi Cave in Lastourville, on June 27, 2025.  [AFP]

In Gabon's sprawling forest, archaeologists dig for ancient clues that could unlock the secrets of how prehistoric humans lived and interacted in the changing landscape of central Africa.

Two billion years ago, the eastern Gabonese region of Lastourville was covered by a vast ocean.

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