Some fossilized termite mounds have been discovered dating back millions of years. The oldest inhabited mounds before this study were found in Brazil and are around 4,000 years old.

Termite mounds have been continuously inhabited for 34,000 years Mounds were active since sabre-toothed cats and woolly mammoths roamed the Earth and humans were dabbling in cave painting ...

Termite mounds are a defining characteristic of African savannas, serving as nutrient‐rich hotspots that profoundly influence local ecosystem dynamics. Constructed by socially organised termites ...

Breaking News, Sports, Manitoba, CanadaThese oldest inhabited termite mounds have been active for 34,000 years By: Gerald Imray, The Associated Press Posted: 12:26 AM CDT Thursday, Jul. 4, 2024 ...

References [1] Microbial landscapes in Trinervitermes trinervoides termite colonies are affected by mound compartments and soil properties but not by symbiotic Podaxis fungi.