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The oldest examples of Homo Sapiens is from the Omo remains, presumably dating back to 195,000 in Ethiopia. It was another 60,000 years until Homo Sapiens remains become prolific and visible in other parts of the world. This supports the "out of Africa" theory that Homo Sapiens, like many of the other hominid species evolved in Africa and spread out from there. Homo Erectus is mostly found in other parts of the world.

There is no clear consensus within the Palaeoanthropology community whether Homo Erectus is a direct link to Homo Sapiens or whether Homo Sapiens came from within a different line that existed at the same time in Africa.

There were many different hominid species that existed during this time frame, and indications are that it may be the most diverse period of hominid specie existence in the earth's history.

To date, Homo Sapiens is the only known hominid with a high forehead, flat face, and thin, flat brows. It resembles much more closely Homo Heidelbergensis than Homo Erectus.

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Do homo erectus and sapiens have the same species?

No, H. sapiens arose out of local populations of H. erectus in Africa, Asia and Europe. Although, there is the single origin hypothesis theory that modern humans (H. Sapiens) arose out of a single population of late H. erectus in Africa around 150,000 years ago.


What groups lives at the same time as homo sapiens?

Groups that lived at the same time as Homo sapiens include Neanderthals, Denisovans, and Homo erectus. These groups were early human relatives that coexisted with Homo sapiens during different periods of prehistory.


What comes after homo erectus?

Homo sapiens is a largely biological designation and science does not allow issues of spirit to tread upon it. But the world is changing quickly. Issues of the spirit are on the rise and the next stage of human evolution already has some names floating around: homo spiritus homo sanctus It's a change in which either science, or common perception dictates that we do have spirits, and are divine, destined for immortality. http://www.paep.ca/en/CIYL/2002/doc/peck_homo_sapiens.pdf


Are homo sapien sapiens the same as homo sapiens?

Yes, homo sapien sapiens is the same as homo sapiens. The term "homo sapien sapiens" specifically refers to modern humans, while "homo sapiens" is the binomial nomenclature for the human species.


Were all early humans one species?

No, there were many different prehuman species both at different times and living at the same time. Even as late as the last ice ages there were two different species of what could be called "modern humans" living at the same time: Homo Sapiens Neanderthalis and Homo Sapiens Sapiens. Finally the Homo Sapiens Neanderthalis went extinct, leaving only our species Homo Sapiens Sapiens.

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Do homo erectus and sapiens have the same species?

No, H. sapiens arose out of local populations of H. erectus in Africa, Asia and Europe. Although, there is the single origin hypothesis theory that modern humans (H. Sapiens) arose out of a single population of late H. erectus in Africa around 150,000 years ago.


What groups lives at the same time as homo sapiens?

Groups that lived at the same time as Homo sapiens include Neanderthals, Denisovans, and Homo erectus. These groups were early human relatives that coexisted with Homo sapiens during different periods of prehistory.


Did homo erectus live at the same time as homo habils?

yes


Are homo sapien sapiens the same as homo sapiens?

Yes, homo sapien sapiens is the same as homo sapiens. The term "homo sapien sapiens" specifically refers to modern humans, while "homo sapiens" is the binomial nomenclature for the human species.


What comes after homo erectus?

Homo sapiens is a largely biological designation and science does not allow issues of spirit to tread upon it. But the world is changing quickly. Issues of the spirit are on the rise and the next stage of human evolution already has some names floating around: homo spiritus homo sanctus It's a change in which either science, or common perception dictates that we do have spirits, and are divine, destined for immortality. http://www.paep.ca/en/CIYL/2002/doc/peck_homo_sapiens.pdf


What does homo sapiens cro-magnon mean?

It's the same thing. Cro-Magnon, homo sapiens, homo sapiens sapiens. They all mean modern humans.


Were all early humans one species?

No, there were many different prehuman species both at different times and living at the same time. Even as late as the last ice ages there were two different species of what could be called "modern humans" living at the same time: Homo Sapiens Neanderthalis and Homo Sapiens Sapiens. Finally the Homo Sapiens Neanderthalis went extinct, leaving only our species Homo Sapiens Sapiens.


Which organism are closely related to a human?

Homo sapiens and Homo erectus


Is the Homo Erectus the same thing as the Homo Ergaster?

Homo erectus and Homo ergaster are two distinct species within the Homo genus. Homo ergaster is considered to be an African species that eventually evolved into Homo erectus, which was more widespread and inhabited both Africa and parts of Asia. Homo ergaster is generally seen as a transitional species between Homo habilis and Homo erectus.


Did homo erectus do art?

Evidence suggests that Homo erectus likely did not create art in the same way that later Homo sapiens did. While they did use tools and may have created simple symbols or markings, there is little indication of complex artistic expression such as cave paintings or sculptures.


How did prehistoric people survive?

Are you speaking of 'Homo sapiens'? I suggest you look up homo erectus, homo habilis, and australpolithecus afarensis. The techniques that those bands used millions of years ago are the same techniques homo sapiens used. They hunted, made clothing, and also discovered farming. They were running out of food, so they tried planting old seeds that fell to the ground. The process started over and over again, thus inventing a new way of getting healthy food. Homo sapiens gathered and gathered and now we do the same. Before, Homo habilis and erectus were carnivores, eating and hunting animals. But homo sapiens are eating healthier to get energy. Since they didn't want anything to go to waste, they took the leftover bone and carved it with sharp flint so they can shoot it into the animal's heart. Homo sapiens took the skin and cleaned it, made clothes, and now they've used all the parts of the animal.


Why are neanderthals sometimes given the name homo sapiens neanderthals?

Neanderthals are given the name Homo sapiens neanderthalensis to show their classification within the same genus Homo as modern humans (Homo sapiens), but as a distinct species. The inclusion of Homo sapiens in their name emphasizes their close evolutionary relationship with modern humans.