Archaeologists discover 'astounding' termite cities that are over 2,000 years old

Termite mound
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Turns out Donald Trump might not be the "best builder" after all — termites are. Archaeologists recently discovered an abandoned termite mound in central Africa that is more than 2,200 years old, suggesting the insects are capable of using the same mound for over a millennia. While termites have since abandoned the mound, believed to be the oldest ever discovered, they are thought to have used it regularly until 500 to 800 years ago.

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And termite mounds aren't just little hills — they're more like cities. The BBC reports that the insects can make mounds that stand "more than 10 meters high and 15 meters wide at their base." The mounds can also regulate temperature and air condition.

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