- Recent controversial archaeological finds
- Denisovan-Neanderthal hybrid remains
- Stone tools in India dating back to 385,000 years ago
Denisovan-Neanderthal hybrid remains
In 2018, a study published in the journal Nature revealed the discovery of a bone fragment in a Siberian cave that belonged to a first-generation Denisovan-Neanderthal hybrid. This finding challenged previous understanding of human evolution and interbreeding between different hominin species.
Stone tools in India dating back to 385,000 years ago
In 2018, researchers found stone tools in India that dated back to 385,000 years ago, pushing back the timeline of human migration out of Africa. This finding challenged the existing theories about the timing and routes of human migration and settlement in different parts of the world.