homo erectus
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Extinct Humans May Have Passed Down Stone Technology For Thousands Of Generations
Archaeologists in Ethiopia have uncovered skull fragments and tools belonging to Homo erectus, one of the most successful hominins to have ever lived. Importantly, the newly discovered stone tools came from two different technological traditions, highlighting the diversity and flexibility of these extinct hominins.
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Scientists Shed New Light On The Last Holdout Of An Extinct Human Species
Using modern dating techniques, scientists have dramatically narrowed the age of Homo erectus fossils found in Java during the early 1930s. Confirmed as the youngest known Homo erectus fossils, they’re providing critically important insights into the final chapter of these archaic humans.