Sterkfontein Caves Fossils Discovery Rewrite the Book on Human Evolution
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In the heart of South Africa lies a treasure trove of human history: the Sterkfontein Caves. These caves have yielded hundreds of fossils of early human ancestors, including the famous Mrs. Ples and Little Foot.
A new study published in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences has used a new dating method to reveal that some of the Sterkfontein fossils are much older than previously thought. The oldest fossils date back to 3.6 million years ago, making them older than the famed Lucy fossil from Ethiopia.
This new discovery has shaken up our understanding of human evolution. It suggests that hominins were present in South Africa at the same time as they were in East Africa, which was previously thought to be the cradle of humankind.
In this video, we will explore the significance of the new Sterkfontein fossil findings and learn more about what they tell us about our human origins.
*Keywords:* Sterkfontein Caves, fossils, human evolution, Homo, Australopithecus, Lucy, Cradle of Humankind
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