New fossil evidence reveals a previously unknown group of early humans in Israel
In short: Researchers analyzing fossils from a site in Israel dated to between 120,000 and 140,000 years ago have identified a previously unknown population of archaic Homo. This group, known as Nesher Ramla Homo, lived during the Middle Pleistocene and demonstrated sophisticated behaviors, including the use of fire and advanced stone tool technology.
The study used qualitative and quantitative analyses of fossilized remains and associated archaeological data to characterize this hominin group. The findings suggest these early humans were skilled hunters who cooked meat and used wood for fuel. This discovery is significant because it provides evidence of cultural interactions and potential interbreeding between these archaic humans and Homo sapiens.
Why it matters: The discovery of Nesher Ramla Homo suggests a more complex history of human interaction and technological sharing in the Middle Pleistocene.
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- Source: Research: Hershkovitz et al. (2021). A Middle Pleistocene Homo from Nesher Ramla, Israel. Science. · cc-by-nc-sa
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