Evolution of the genus Homo VI.Abstract Thinking

Šmahel Z.

Molecular genetic analyses confirm the monocentric hypothesis on the origin of Man - Homo sapiens sapiens in Africa about 150,000 - 200,000 years ago. The founder population might originate from H. heidelbergensis or other relative forms. Among transitional forms, H. sapiens idaltu (described in Ethiopia in 2003) or H. sapiens palestinensis can be mentioned. Modern humans left Africa with some ancient features. From the evolutionary point of view, further brain development and the ability to think abstractly (culture and arts - Aurignacien, Gravettien, Magdalenien, etc.) are highly important.

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