All articles tagged with #homo erectus
A new reconstruction of the DAN5/P1 cranium from Gona, Ethiopia, reveals a unique combination of early Homo and H. erectus features, suggesting complex population structure and evolution in African Homo during the Early Pleistocene, with implications for understanding the emergence of H. erectus.
A reconstructed million-year-old skull found in China suggests humans diverged from their ancestors 400,000 years earlier than previously thought, potentially in Asia rather than Africa, challenging existing timelines and highlighting the complexity of human evolution.
Ancient stone tools found on Sulawesi, Indonesia, date back over 1 million years, indicating early human presence and oceanic crossing much earlier than previously thought, possibly by Homo erectus or related species, highlighting Sulawesi's significant role in human evolution.
Archaeologists discovered the oldest stone tools on Sulawesi, Indonesia, dating back over 1 million years, suggesting early human ancestors may have inhabited the island and possibly influenced the evolution of Homo floresiensis, the 'hobbit' humans. The findings raise questions about how these early humans crossed oceans and their connection to other island populations, with ongoing research aiming to uncover more fossils and understand their origins.
Archaeologists discovered over 6,000 fossils, including early human remains and ancient animal species, beneath Indonesian seas, revealing a thriving ecosystem from over 140,000 years ago and providing new insights into early human life and migration in Southeast Asia.
Archaeologists have discovered 140,000-year-old fossils, including Homo erectus skull fragments and over 6,000 animal remains, beneath the sea off Indonesia, revealing a once-thriving landmass called Sundaland that supported diverse ecosystems and early human activity, reshaping our understanding of prehistoric Southeast Asia.
Archaeologists discovered 140,000-year-old Homo erectus fossils and thousands of other species beneath the ocean off Indonesia, revealing a once-thriving landmass called Sundaland and providing new insights into early human migration and environment in Southeast Asia.
Scientists discovered a 140,000-year-old city beneath the ocean in Indonesia, including fossils of Homo erectus and other species, providing evidence of a lost world and insights into early human activity and environment during the Middle Pleistocene.
Scientists discovered a 140,000-year-old city and fossils, including a Homo erectus skull and remains of 36 species, beneath the ocean in Indonesia, providing new insights into early human behavior and the lost landmass of Sundaland.
Researchers have discovered fossilized footprints in Kenya's Turkana Basin, indicating that two different hominin species, Homo erectus and Paranthropus boisei, coexisted in the same area about 1.5 million years ago. This finding provides the first direct evidence of these species sharing the same landscape, raising questions about their interactions. The footprints suggest that while Homo erectus is an ancestor of modern humans, Paranthropus boisei, known for its large teeth, is a side branch of the human family tree.
New research suggests that a genetic bottleneck occurred among our ancestors, likely Homo erectus, around 900,000 years ago, leading to a significant drop in population and genetic diversity. This event may have been triggered by a severe climate change, forcing the survivors to migrate out of Africa and eventually becoming the ancestors of Neanderthals and Denisovans. The study aims to resolve the debate about the timing of this near-extinction event and its impact on human evolution, shedding light on a crucial period in the human family tree.
Ancient stone tools found in western Ukraine dating back over 1 million years may be the oldest evidence of human presence in Europe, possibly crafted by Homo erectus. The tools, likely used for cutting meat and scraping hides, were made from volcanic rock and suggest early humans were able to adapt to diverse environments, surviving from warm Iberia to the cold of Ukraine.
Ancient stone tools found in western Ukraine dating back over 1 million years may be the oldest evidence of early human presence in Europe, possibly used by Homo erectus. The chipped stones, made from volcanic rock, were likely used for cutting meat and scraping animal hides, indicating adaptability to diverse environments. The findings suggest that early humans dispersed from Africa with these tools and were able to survive in regions ranging from warm Spain to seasonally cold Ukraine.
Ancient stone tools found in western Ukraine, dating back over 1 million years, may be the oldest evidence of early human presence in Europe. The chipped stones, made from volcanic rock, were excavated from a quarry in the 1970s and were likely used for cutting meat and scraping animal hides. The tools may have been fashioned by Homo erectus, and their presence in Ukraine suggests early humans were able to adapt to diverse environments.
Ancient stone tools found in western Ukraine, dating back over 1 million years, may be the oldest evidence of early human presence in Europe. The chipped stones, likely fashioned by Homo erectus, were excavated from a quarry in the 1970s and suggest early humans were able to survive in diverse environments, from warm Iberia to Ukraine. The findings, published in Nature, shed light on the adaptability of early humans and their ability to colonize different regions.