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VII. Homo Floresiensis (Hobbits) ● Homo floresiensis, known as "Hobbits," lived on the Indonesian island of Flores around 100,000 to 50,000 years ago. ● Characterized by their small size and use of tools. ● Debates over their relationship to other hominin species. VIII. Homo Naledi ● Homo naledi is a recently discovered species in South Africa, dating to around 300,000 years ago. ● Shared both primitive and advanced features with other Homo species. ● Evidence of burial rituals and deliberate disposal of bodies. IX. Homo Denisova ● Denisovans are known from DNA evidence extracted from a finger bone found in Siberia. ● Interbred with both Neanderthals and modern humans. ● Limited fossil evidence, but their genetic legacy remains in some modern human populations. X. Homo Rhodesiensis ● Homo rhodesiensis lived in Africa approximately 125,000 to 300,000 years ago. ● Transitional species with traits of both archaic and modern Homo. ● Contributed to the complexity of human ancestry. Homo Sapien Ancestors (Continued) XI. Homo Antecessor ● Homo antecessor is known from fossils in Spain and the United Kingdom, dating to around 800,000 years ago. ● Showed evidence of cannibalism, indicating complex behavior. XII. Homo Heidelbergensis ● Homo heidelbergensis is considered a possible ancestor of both Neanderthals and Homo sapiens. ● Evidence of early symbolic behavior, such as the use of pigments. XIII. Controversies and Ongoing Research ● The classification of hominin species is a dynamic field with ongoing debates and discoveries.

● New technologies, such as DNA analysis, are shedding light on the relationships and interbreeding between species. XIV. Conclusion ● The study of Homo sapien ancestors provides valuable insights into the development of human traits, behaviors, and culture. ● Our evolutionary history is marked by diversity and adaptation, contributing to the complex tapestry of human origins.

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