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The Times of India
The Times of India
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TOI World Desk

This Egyptian discovery could rewrite humans origin history; scientists say we have been looking in the wrong place

The theory that East Africa is the most likely birthplace for human beings has persisted over many years. A new find, however, from a part of Egypt not extensively studied before, is raising doubts about this theory. New evidence shows that humans' earliest ancestors might have evolved over a more extensive geographic territory than had earlier been supposed.

This shift in perspective highlights how scientific understanding continues to evolve, often challenging long-held beliefs as new discoveries bring fresh insights into human history.

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