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This groundbreaking research, published in the journal Geoarchaeology, reveals that until now, well-preserved evidence from this brutal era was scarce. By employing innovative geoarchaeological and microscopic techniques, scientists identified remnants of fire use in these ancient structures. The hearths themselves were simple and flat, primarily fueled by wood, particularly from a coniferous tree species known for producing flames reaching up to 600°C.