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science1 year ago

New Human Species 'Homo juluensis' Discovered in China

Scientists have identified a new hominin species, Homo juluensis, which lived in eastern Asia between 300,000 and 50,000 years ago. This discovery, led by researchers from the University of Hawai‘i and the Chinese Academy of Sciences, adds complexity to the understanding of human evolution during the Late Quaternary period. Homo juluensis is characterized by features similar to Neanderthals, modern humans, and Denisovans, and its identification helps clarify the classification of Middle Pleistocene hominin fossils, challenging traditional evolutionary models.

via Archaeology News Online Magazine|
#eastern-asia#fossil-record#homo-juluensis
science1 year ago

Newly Discovered 'Big-Headed' Human Species Found in Asia

A new study published in Nature Communications by Xiujie Wu and Christopher Bae suggests the existence of a previously unknown group of large-headed humans, termed Homo Juluensis, who lived in eastern Asia over 100,000 years ago. These humans had larger brains than any known human species of their time. The researchers propose that these fossils, previously attributed to Denisovans, represent a distinct group with mixed ancestry from various ancient Asian populations. This discovery adds complexity to the human ancestry tree, highlighting the diversity of hominin fossils in eastern Eurasia.

via Greek Reporter|
#eastern-asia#fossils#homo-juluensis
science1 year ago

Discovery of 'Big Head' Ancient Human Species in Asia Challenges Evolutionary Views

A new study reveals the existence of a previously unknown human species, Homo juluensis, in eastern Asia, challenging traditional models of human evolution. This research, published in Nature Communications, suggests that multiple human species, including the Julurens, coexisted and interacted in the region between 300,000 and 50,000 years ago. The findings highlight a complex evolutionary history, moving away from the simplistic "out of Africa" narrative, and emphasize the diversity of ancient human populations in Asia.

via Study Finds|
#ancient-humans#eastern-asia#fossil-discovery
archaeology2 years ago

"45,000-Year-Old Discovery Unveils Early Homo Sapiens in Northeast Asia"

Fragments of ancient rock and bone found at the Shiyu site in northeastern China have been dated to 45,000 years ago, providing the earliest evidence of Homo sapiens in Eastern Asia. The artifacts suggest a process of cultural creolization and reveal a complex and innovative adaptation by our ancestors during their expansion. The site's rich assortment of tools, including those knapped using the Levallois method, and evidence of hunting and trade, paint a picture of early human migration and cultural fusion, expanding our knowledge of ancient origins and the adaptability of Homo sapiens.

via ScienceAlert|
#ancient-tools#archaeology#eastern-asia