Nature’s First Kiln May Have Been a Wildfire, New Research Reveals

· Thedebrief · Sept. 15, 2026, 1:22 p.m.
Clay Archaeology Wildfire wildfires innovation Wildfire pottery Neolithic communities
Summary
Recent research indicates that Neolithic communities could have been inspired by intense wildfires to develop the first kilns for pottery, showcasing a unique intersection of natural events and human innovation.
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