Wednesday, December 29, 2010

World's oldest human remains claimed in Israel

World's oldest human remains claimed in Israel

Israeli archaeologists have discovered human remains dating from 400,000 years ago, challenging conventional wisdom that Homo sapiens originated in Africa, the leader of excavations in Israel said on Tuesday.



3 comments:

  1. I knew it all started in Africa...Well, that's what many of my teachers and family members kept saying.
    -Kendra Vance

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  2. And I thought in all had started in Asia. Who would of thought.

    -Claudia Sanchez
    Biology
    Period 4

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  3. It continues to amaze me how remains of a human body can last up to 400,00 years! I hope mine last that long.

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