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Early Humans Thrived in West Africa 150,000 Years Ago

2/27/2025

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New research uncovers that Homo sapiens thrived in West African rainforests a staggering 150,000 years ago, far earlier than the previously believed 18,000 years. This groundbreaking finding from sediment analysis at the Bété I site in Côte d’Ivoire reveals early humans' remarkable adaptability, reshaping our understanding of their evolution in diverse habitats.

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New research uncovers that Homo sapiens thrived in West African rainforests a staggering 150,000 years ago, far earlier than the previously believed 18,000 years. This groundbreaking finding from sediment analysis at the Bété I site in Côte d’Ivoire reveals early humans' remarkable adaptability, reshaping our understanding of their evolution in diverse habitats.