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Ashley Hamer

THE TRUTH ABOUT: When did humans start wearing clothes - Caught on Camera

Illustration of Homo heidelbergensis pair wearing cave bear skins for protection from the cold.

As early humans evolved from ape-like ancestors, they came down from the trees, began to walk upright and lost their fur. But without fur, our ancestors would have been exposed to the elements. They would have needed clothing for protection.

So when did humans start wearing clothes?

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