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South Africa fossils include 2-million-year-old adult Homo erectus

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What happened

Researchers have described 18 previously unpublished hominin fossils from South Africa, including an adultHomo erectusfossil dated to 2 million years ago.

Key facts

  • Researchers have described 18 previously unpublished hominin fossils from South Africa, including an adultHomo erectusfossil dated to 2 million years ago.
  • Reported by Times of India and published Sat, 03 Oct 2026 12:39:00 UTC.

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