# The oldest direct evidence of life -- written documents, clothing, remnants of civilizations, tree rings, etc. -- is most definitely older than about 3000 B.C. and certainly also older than 4000 B.C., the approximate date of origin for the Earth based on a literal reading of the [[Bible]].
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# The oldest direct evidence of life -- written documents, clothing, remnants of civilizations, tree rings, etc. -- is no older than about 3000 B.C. and certainly younger than 4000 B.C., the approximate date of origin for the Earth based on a literal reading of the [[Bible]].