Our understanding of human ancestry has changed dramatically since the discovery of Lucy the ancient hominin 50 years ago. Here is the history of humanity as we know it today.
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The two human species had many similarities but their communication would have been different.
Reports say that a new species of ancient human has been identified in a cave in The Philippines. But only a few bone and teeth fossil fragments have been found, so far.
New discovery could be a game changer for archaeology.
The big question being asked is: where does Homo naledi fit in the evolutionary tree? Assessing the similarity or dissimilarity between fossil skulls has provided a possible clue to the answer.
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Honorary Research Associate, Evolutionary Studies Institute, University of the Witwatersrand
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Senior Lecturer in Palaeolithic Archaeology, University of Southampton
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Honorary Associate Professor, UNSW
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Professor of Early Prehistory, University of Reading
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Professor of Archaeology and Evolutionary Anthropology, Department of Archaeology, Classics and Egyptology, University of Liverpool