12,500-Year-Old Hunter-Gatherer Camp Unearthed in Chile

Archaeologists discover ancient site at Tagua Tagua Lake, revealing early human subsistence and mobility strategies.

The site, named Taguatagua 3, dates back to the Late Pleistocene, around 12,440-12,550 years ago.
Fossil remains of gomphotheres, extinct relatives of elephants, were found with signs of butchery.
Stone tools and charred plant and animal remains suggest diverse activities at the camp.
Evidence indicates the camp was used during the dry season for processing resources.
Tagua Tagua Lake region was a key location for mobile communities due to its abundant resources.