Arrival and H. erectus Mystery
Neanderthals first appeared in Europe several hundred thousand years ago, following the existence of H. heidelbergensis by approximately 100,000 years. In Europe, H. erectus vanishes from the scene once Neanderthals make their appearance. However, H. erectus persists in Central Africa and Southeast Asia until around 50,000 years ago, if not later.
Discoveries of skulls in Asia often exhibit a mix of characteristics from both H. erectus and H. sapiens. This leads some paleontologists to propose an “evolution” of H. sapiens, while others suggest a more straightforward explanation—interbreeding.
According to many assessments, H. erectus is considered our ancestor, supported by the fact that certain Neanderthals’ mitochondrial DNA doesn’t match ours. Previously, Neanderthals were thought to be our favored ancestors, but there are also issues with H. erectus.
As the identification of additional archaeological specimens alters the classifications of various species and consequently their temporal and geographic distribution, pinpointing the exact origins of us (H. sapiens) becomes challenging.
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