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Submerged Skull Rewrites Human Origins Story

Submerged Skull Rewrites Human Origins Story

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Scientists have discovered a 140,000-year-old Homo erectus skull and 6,000 animal fossils in the submerged Sundaland region off the Indonesian coast. The find, initially unearthed by sand miners in 2011, provides the first physical evidence of this prehistoric landmass and reveals advanced hunting techniques by early humans. Analysis of the fossils and sediment layers confirms the presence of Homo erectus in Sundaland, expanding our understanding of their range and adaptation. The discovery underscores the importance of underwater archaeology in revealing lost chapters of human history.

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