Oldest Homo sapiens fossils discovered0
- Ancient Archeology, From Around the Web
- July 26, 2017
The oldest fossil remains of Homo sapiens, dating back to 300,000 years, have been found at a site in Jebel Irhoud, Morocco.
The oldest fossil remains of Homo sapiens, dating back to 300,000 years, have been found at a site in Jebel Irhoud, Morocco.
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Scans found tunnel about 30 feet below the surface of plaza in front of pyramid
Radar technology detects inner stone structure thought to commemorate Neolithic building dating to 3500BC and a focal point for Neolithic community
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