Fire – the livechaning spark

Homo erectus was the first “ruler” of fire 500,000 years ago.

 In the beginning for Homo erectus and his ancestors fires were a terrifying sight. Over time the fire was “tamed.” First, the “upright man” probably took advantage of the fire and took the flames, as well as noticed that the animals were fleeing from the fire. And after the fires passed, he found baked animals and fruits, which he started eating and found cooked food. In time, he began to make “fire” himself by hitting stones or rubbing two sticks to produce a spark.

 With experience, man began to control fire and used it for heat and light, as well as protection from predators. The hearth becomes the center of the human community, around which socialization, communication and exchange of experiences begin.

The discovery and control of fire has significant changes in the life and appearance of Homo erectus. Softer cooked food leads to shrinkage of the lower jaw, which has been highly developed to be able to consume solid food.

During the Neolithic, fire was the basis for the creation of the first civilizations. In addition to food, it began to be used for firing pottery, which is extremely important for agriculture. Ceramic pots can store seeds for sowing next year in favorable conditions.