300,000-Year-Old Mystery Solved: Face Of Earliest Human Ancestor Reconstructed
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Scientists reconstructed face of an early human ancestor from Jebel Irhoud bones found in Morocco.
Scientists have reconstructed the face of an early human ancestor for the first time, offering a glimpse into an individual who lived a staggering 300,000 years ago. This discovery sheds new light on human evolution and challenges previous timelines.
The remains, known as the Jebel Irhoud bones, were found in Morocco and revolutionised our understanding of human history. They pushed back the estimated date for the emergence of Homo sapiens by 100,000 years, suggesting our ancestors originated earlier than previously thought.
Additionally, these remains indicate early humans migrated beyond the traditional "cradle of mankind" in East Africa much sooner than anticipated.
