Human Evolution Theories
The discovery of hominid fossils in the 20th century led to competing theories of human evolution, notably the multiregional hypothesis and the recent African origin model. Genetic testing ultimately provided clarity, revealing that all modern humans trace back to a common group in Africa around 200,000 years ago, with non-African populations diverging within the last 50,000 to 60,000 years. This groundbreaking insight reshaped our understanding of human ancestry and migration patterns.In this clip
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