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Scientists have discovered human remains thought to be more than 2 million years older than Lucy, a skeleton found in Ethiopia

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Who discovered the ardipithecus?

A team of researchers led by paleoanthropologist Tim White discovered Ardipithecus ramidus fossils in Ethiopia in the early 1990s. These findings have provided valuable insights into early human evolution and shed light on our ancestors' divergence from apes.


Where australophiticine been discovered?

Australopithecines have been primarily discovered in eastern and southern Africa, with notable fossil finds in countries such as Ethiopia, Kenya, and South Africa. Key sites include the Taung Child in South Africa, the fossil-rich region of the East African Rift Valley, and the famous Lucy specimen (Australopithecus afarensis) found in Ethiopia. These discoveries have significantly contributed to our understanding of early human evolution.


Who discovered ardi?

A team of researchers led by paleoanthropologist Tim White discovered Ardipithecus ramidus (Ardi) in Ethiopia in the Afar Region in 1994. Ardi is a significant early human ancestor dating back around 4.4 million years.


Who found Australopithecus Afarensis?

A. afarensis lived in Tanzania, Ethiopia, and Kenya for sure, maybe more locations in E. Africa as yet discovered. There is no evidence of A. afarensis outside of Africa. One of the most famous A. afarensis is Lucy found in Hadar Ethiopia, part of the greater Afar group (hence the name). Also the Laetoli footprints in Tanzania, some of the most important evidence of early bipedalism are thought to have been made by a pair of A. afarensis. A. africanus lived in S. Africa.


Where was Lucy the oldest human found?

The Lucy fossil was found in Hadar, Ethiopia.

Related Questions

Who discovered the oldest skull in the world?

Scientists discovered the oldest skull in Ethiopia, and it was said to be 13,000 years old. The skull was of the "Peñon Woman III." Research doesn't identify a certain scientist since their were more than one of them who helped in finding the traced remains.


Which country was the first to discover coffee?

Coffee was first discovered in Ethiopia.


Where and when was it discovered what country?

Discovered the Hadar Formation in the Afar Triangle of Ethiopia in 1972.


Is Lucy the oldest human being discovered?

No. There was actually one found in Ethiopia that was older.


Have early humans been discovered in other continents?

Only in Africa In Kenya and in Ethiopia


Where did people originate?

Scientists believe from geological evidence that humans originated in Kenya, Ethiopia, and Tanzania.


Who found ardi?

Tim White and his group of 47 scientists found Ardi in Ethiopia , Africa .


Who found Ethiopia?

the Ethiopian dynasty traces its roots to the 10th century BC.[


Where was Lucy the hominid born?

Lucy, the Australopithecus afarensis hominid, lived in present-day Ethiopia around 3.2 million years ago. Her fossilized remains were discovered in the Afar region of Ethiopia in 1974 by paleoanthropologist Donald Johanson.


Who discovered Ethiopia?

No one 'discovered' Ethiopia. People may indeed have been created there. The country is the oldest in Africa, having been known as a country at least since 1,000 BC. It was the home of the Queen of Sheba at that time.


Does coffee originate from Etihiopia?

Yes, it is likely that coffee arabica is native to the highlands of Ethiopia, where it was probably discovered.


What has the author Lakew Woldetekle written?

Lakew Woldetekle. has written: 'The current and future supply of and requirements for scientists and engineers in Ethiopia' -- subject(s): Engineers, Manpower policy, Scientists