Early Humans in Asia
Famous fossilized human remains have been found across Asia, from "Peking Man" and "Java Man" to the so-called "hobbits" of Flores, Indonesia. This page looks at Homo erectus, Homo floresiensis, Homo neanderthalensis in the Caucasus region, and early Homo sapiens throughout the continent.
Neanderthal and Modern Human Life at Ortvale Klde Rockshelter
Describes archaeological discoveries from a cave in the Republic of Georgia, which housed both Neanderthals and modern humans around 40,000 years ago.
Describes archaeological discoveries from a cave in the Republic of Georgia, which housed both Neanderthals and modern humans around 40,000 years ago.
Homo erectus in Asia
Describes the radiation of Homo erectus into Asia, and the discovery of key fossils such as "Java Man" and "Peking Man." Also addresses the use of fire by Homo erectus, and traces the range and anatomy of this early human species.
Describes the radiation of Homo erectus into Asia, and the discovery of key fossils such as "Java Man" and "Peking Man." Also addresses the use of fire by Homo erectus, and traces the range and anatomy of this early human species.
Neaderthals and Modern Humans in Western Asia
Provides information about Neanderthal remains discovered in Israel, Lebanon, Iraq, and other parts of the Middle East. Discusses how they lived, and whether or not they are genetically linked with modern humans.
Provides information about Neanderthal remains discovered in Israel, Lebanon, Iraq, and other parts of the Middle East. Discusses how they lived, and whether or not they are genetically linked with modern humans.
"Hobbits" of Indonesia -- Is H. floresiensis a new species?
Describes the discovery and excavation of H. floresiensis, the so-called "hobbits" of the Indonesian island of Flores. Controversy surrounds this discovery, with some calling the hobbits pygmy or diseased modern humans, while others claim they're an entirely new branch on our family tree.
Describes the discovery and excavation of H. floresiensis, the so-called "hobbits" of the Indonesian island of Flores. Controversy surrounds this discovery, with some calling the hobbits pygmy or diseased modern humans, while others claim they're an entirely new branch on our family tree.
Digging Resumes at "Hobbit" Site
Describes the continuation of controversial paleontological work on the Indonesian island of Flores, where skeletal remains of pint-sized humans nick-named "hobbits" were discovered in 2003.
Describes the continuation of controversial paleontological work on the Indonesian island of Flores, where skeletal remains of pint-sized humans nick-named "hobbits" were discovered in 2003.