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Language Origins Traced Back 135,000 Years, Study Reveals

3/18/2025

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A groundbreaking study reveals that our ability to use language may have originated over 135,000 years ago, with its social application starting around 100,000 years ago. By examining genetic data, researchers uncovered that language likely existed before key human population splits, shedding light on its vital role in shaping human evolution and culture.

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A groundbreaking study reveals that our ability to use language may have originated over 135,000 years ago, with its social application starting around 100,000 years ago. By examining genetic data, researchers uncovered that language likely existed before key human population splits, shedding light on its vital role in shaping human evolution and culture.