Researchers determine age for last known settlement by a direct ancestor to modern humans

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    Homo erectus, one of modern humans' direct ancestors, was a wandering bunch.
    After the species dispersed from Africa about two million years ago, it colonized the
    ancient world, which included Asia and possibly Europe.
    But about 400,000 years ago, Homo erectus essentially vanished. The lone exception was a spot called Ngandong, on the Indonesian island of Java. But scientists were unable to agree on a precise time period for the site -- until now.

    Period18 Dec 2019

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    • TitleResearchers determine age for last known settlement by a direct ancestor to modern humans
      Degree of recognitionInternational
      Media name/outletScienceDaily
      Media typeWeb
      Country/TerritoryUnited States
      Date18/12/19
      DescriptionHomo erectus, one of modern humans' direct ancestors, was a wandering bunch. After the species dispersed from Africa about two million years ago, it colonized the ancient world, which included Asia and possibly Europe. But about 400,000 years ago, Homo erectus essentially vanished. The lone exception was a spot called Ngandong, on the Indonesian island of Java. But scientists were unable to agree on a precise time period for the site -- until now.
      Producer/AuthorRichard Lewis
      URLhttps://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/12/191218153527.htm#:~:text=An international team of researchers,found and the surrounding lands…
      PersonsKE Westaway
    • TitleResearchers determine age for last known settlement by a direct ancestor to modern humans
      Degree of recognitionInternational
      Media name/outletPHYS ORG
      Media typeWeb
      Country/TerritoryUnited States
      Date18/12/19
      DescriptionHomo erectus, one of modern humans' direct ancestors, was a wandering bunch. After the species
      dispersed from Africa about two million years ago, it colonized the ancient world, which included
      Asia and possibly Europe.
      But about 400,000 years ago, Homo erectus essentially vanished. The lone exception was a spot
      called Ngandong, on the Indonesian island of Java. But scientists were unable to agree on a
      precise time period for the site—until now
      URLhttps://phys.org/news/2019-12-age-settlement-ancestor-modern-humans.html
      PersonsKE Westaway, Russell L. Ciochon