Jebel Irhoud
286k kya (+/- 32k kya)
These fossils represent some of the oldest known Homo sapiens remains, suggesting an earlier emergence of modern humans.
LinkFlorisbad
260k kya (+/- 35k kya)
An important fossil representing early Homo sapiens in South Africa.
LinkOmo Kibish
233k kya (+/- 22k kya)
These remains are among the earliest well-dated Homo sapiens fossils in East Africa.
LinkApidima Cave
210k kya
Potentially the earliest modern human fossil discovered outside of Africa, though it is controversial.
LinkMisliya Cave
185k kya
This discovery pushes back the presence of Homo sapiens in the Levant and suggests earlier dispersal out of Africa.
LinkHerto Man
157k kya (+/- 3k kya)
These fossils show a mix of modern and archaic features, contributing to our understanding of early Homo sapiens morphology.
LinkKlasies River Caves
100k kya (+/- 25k kya)
These findings include some of the earliest evidence of modern human behavior and adaptation to coastal environments.
LinkZhirendong
111k kya (+/- 5k kya)
A jawbone that retains some archaic traits but otherwise appears so modern that it may represent Homo sapiens.
LinkFuyan Cave
100k kya (+/- 20k kya)
Ancient teeth barely distinguishable from modern Homo sapiens, suggesting early presence in East Asia.
LinkSkhul and Qafzeh Caves
90k kya (+/- 10k kya)
These sites contain some of the earliest modern human remains outside Africa, indicating early migration routes.
LinkLiujiang Man
113.5k kya (+/- 45.5k kya)
Among the earliest evidence of Homo sapiens in East Asia, suggesting early migrations.
LinkManot 1
55k kya
Manot 1 is a partial calvarium discovered in Manot Cave in Israel, significant for being a crucial piece of evidence regarding the migration of modern humans out of Africa.
LinkPanga ya Saidi
78.3k kya (+/- 4.1k kya)
Panga ya Saidi is an archaeological site in Kenya known for providing evidence of continuous human habitation and cultural development over the past 78,000 years.
LinkMungo Man
50k kya (+/- 10k kya)
The Lake Mungo remains are among the oldest human remains found in Australia, offering crucial insights into early human migration and habitation in the region.
LinkUst'-Ishim man
45k kya
Ust'-Ishim man is a prehistoric human whose remains, discovered in Siberia, are significant for providing some of the oldest modern human DNA ever sequenced.
LinkKents Cavern 4 maxilla
43.5k kya (+/- 2.5k kya)
The Kents Cavern 4 maxilla is an ancient human jawbone found in Kents Cavern, England, important for being one of the earliest modern human fossils in Europe.
LinkZlatý kůň woman
43k kya
Zlatý kůň woman is a prehistoric human skeleton discovered in the Czech Republic, providing insights into early European populations.
LinkTianyuan man
40.5k kya (+/- 1.5k kya)
Tianyuan man is a prehistoric human found near Beijing, China, known for providing critical information about early East Asian populations.
LinkPeștera cu Oase
40k kya (+/- 2k kya)
Peștera cu Oase is a cave in Romania where some of the oldest modern human remains in Europe were discovered, shedding light on early European inhabitants.
LinkKostyonki–Borshchyovo
39k kya (+/- 1k kya)
Kostyonki–Borshchyovo is an important archaeological site in Russia known for its rich Upper Paleolithic remains and artifacts.
LinkBalangoda Man
37k kya
Balangoda Man refers to prehistoric human remains found in Sri Lanka, notable for their contribution to understanding the region's ancient human history.
LinkHofmeyr Skull
36k kya
The Hofmeyr Skull is a prehistoric human skull found in South Africa, significant for its implications regarding early modern human migration out of Africa.
LinkWajak crania
33k kya (+/- 4.5k kya)
The Wajak crania are prehistoric human skulls found in Indonesia, important for studying early human populations in Southeast Asia.
LinkRed Lady of Paviland
33k kya
The Red Lady of Paviland is a prehistoric human skeleton found in Wales, notable for being one of the oldest ceremonial burials in Western Europe.
LinkYamashita Cave Man
32k kya
Yamashita Cave Man refers to prehistoric human remains found in Okinawa, Japan, providing insights into early human habitation in the region.
LinkSungir
30.3k kya
Sungir is an Upper Paleolithic archaeological site in Russia known for its elaborate human burials and rich grave goods.
LinkCro-Magnon 1
30k kya
The Cro-Magnon rock shelter in France is the site where the first fossils of early modern humans in Europe were discovered, giving their name to 'Cro-Magnon Man'.
LinkWLH-50
29k kya
WLH-50 is a set of prehistoric human remains found in Australia, significant for their contribution to understanding the early human presence in the region.
LinkPředmostí 3
26k kya
Předmostí 3 is a prehistoric human skeleton discovered in the Czech Republic, providing valuable information about early European populations.
LinkMal'ta Boy
24k kya
The Mal'ta–Buret' culture is known for its rich archaeological sites in Siberia, offering insights into the lives of Upper Paleolithic hunter-gatherers.
LinkAbri Pataud
20.6k kya
Abri Pataud is an Upper Paleolithic archaeological site in France known for its well-preserved human remains and artifacts.
LinkMinatogawa Man
17k kya
Minatogawa Man refers to prehistoric human remains found in Okinawa, Japan, important for understanding the early human occupation of the Ryukyu Islands.
LinkGough's Cave
14.7k kya
Gough's Cave in England is an important archaeological site known for its evidence of human habitation and ritualistic behavior during the Upper Paleolithic.
LinkArlington Springs Man
13k kya
Arlington Springs Man refers to prehistoric human remains found on Santa Rosa Island, California, providing insights into early human migration to the Americas.
LinkChancelade man
14.5k kya (+/- 2.5k kya)
Chancelade man is a prehistoric human skeleton found in France, notable for its well-preserved state and contribution to understanding Upper Paleolithic humans.
LinkRipari Villabruna
14k kya (+/- 4.1k kya)
Ripari Villabruna is an archaeological site in Italy known for its well-preserved human remains, providing insights into the lives of early European populations.
LinkBichon Man
13.7k kya
Grotte du Bichon is a cave in Switzerland where prehistoric human remains were found, offering valuable information about early human habitation in the region.
LinkRed Deer Cave people
13k kya (+/- 1.5k kya)
The Red Deer Cave people are prehistoric humans whose remains were found in China, significant for their unique morphological features and contribution to understanding human diversity.
LinkTabon Man
47k kya (+/- 11k kya)
Tabon Man refers to fossilized human remains discovered in the Tabon Caves in Palawan, Philippines. These remains are considered to be those of early Homo sapiens, providing evidence of early human habitation in Southeast Asia dating back to around 47,000 years ago.
LinkLida Ajer Cave
68k kya (+/- 5k kya)
Lida Ajer Cave in Sumatra, Indonesia, is known for its significant fossil finds, including evidence of early modern humans.
Grotta del Cavallo
44k kya (+/- 1k kya)
Grotta del Cavallo is a cave in southern Italy where some of the oldest known remains of modern humans in Europe were discovered, providing key insights into the early presence of Homo sapiens in Europe.
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