The remains were quickly analyzed.
They were highly genetically similar to modern humans, making it possible to determine that they were the ancestors of modern humans.
This discovery immediately shocked the entire world.
"Prehistoric Civilization really existed!"
"According to archaeological findings, this Prehistoric Civilization rose very quickly and vanished just as quickly. Its entire existence lasted no more than ten thousand years."
"Unbelievable. Shocking, shocking, fucking shocking!"
For a time, every medium through which people could receive information—major self-media platforms, newspapers, television stations, radio stations, and online portals—was flooded with news related to Gorilla Civilization.
Many private and official organizations also rushed to claim these ancestors, each insisting that they were the true inheritors of Gorilla Civilization.
The reason, of course, was that there was money to be made.
Leaving aside anything else, the artifacts in those ruins alone were worth immeasurable sums.
It also gave rise to new industries.
"Prehistoric Steam Engine, far surpassing bronze artifacts! Based on elemental analysis, it is conservatively estimated to be two million years old!"
"Prehistoric Toilet, thirty million each! Don't think it's expensive—this was used by our ancestors..."
"Prehistoric Toilet Paper. Experience the charm of two million years ago."
When Wenren Sheng saw this, he could not help sighing. Scammers invented the same tricks in every time and space.
For a time, major companies, conglomerates, and organizations all mobilized people for archaeological expeditions.
Their purpose was actually very simple. Since there were Prehistoric Steam Engines, wouldn't they strike it rich if they found some Prehistoric Nuclear Fusion?
This was not mere fantasy. No one could say for certain what Prehistoric Civilization had possessed.
Since gorillas had managed to build Steam Engines, why could there not have been Prehistoric Nuclear Fusion?
It was more reliable than waiting fifty years, then another fifty years.
Thus,