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The Australopithecus Of Afa: Lucy And The Milestone Of Human Upright Walking 3.6 Million Years Ago
Author：卜可Published：November 24, 2023Updated：June 5, 2026
Homo erectusMarch 12, 2026Homo erectus, which existed about 1.8 million to 200000 years ago, is a critical and successful species in the history of human evolution. Their body proportions are close to those of modern people. They can systematically use fire and make complex tools. They not only created the Acheri culture, but also made human beings walk out of Africa for the first time, which can be called a milestone in the evolution of the human genus.
GenusMarch 12, 2026"Human" is only a term in the traditional sense, and from a genealogical point of view, it is very imprecise. In a narrow sense, human beings refer to all the people who have existed in history so far. However, human beings in biological taxonomy refer to "human genus", or "true genus". There are 17 known species, and modern people are only one of them.
The oldest known human member—Orrorin tugenensisJune 5, 2026Orrorin tugenensis, also known as the “Millennium Man,” lived in Africa 6 million years ago and is one of the earliest known hominins to have walked upright. This paper presents the fossil discoveries, morphological characteristics, and evolutionary significance of this taxon.
February 25, 2026The amazing species of Australopithecus lived in Ethiopia about 3.3 million years ago. It was in the same period or even partially overlapped with the famous Afar species of Australopithecus (such as "Lucy"), which proved the diversity of human evolution and completely changed the previous The simple view of "straight line evolution" of human origin
The Evolution of Modern ManMarch 12, 2026770000 to 550000 years ago, the ancestors of modern humans diverged from those of Neanderthals and Denisovans, but there was no complete "reproductive isolation" between the three subspecies ". In fact, from a genetic point of view, they are just a "weaker" ancestor of modern people tens of thousands of years ago. Every modern person has more or less their genes in his body.
Peking ManMay 26, 2026Homo erectus (Homo erectus pekinensis) is one of the most important ancient human fossils in China. This article provides a systematic overview of the history of the discovery of Peking Man, its lithic tools, lifestyle, and the issue of fire use, as well as its position in debates surrounding human evolution and the origins of modern East Asians.
Mousterian cultureMay 26, 2026The Moster culture (Mousterian) was one of the most important stone industries of the Middle Paleolithic, closely related to Neanderthals. This article provides a systematic overview of the origins of the Mousterian culture, Levallois technology, tool assemblage characteristics, major archaeological sites, and its pivotal role in the history of human evolution.
Acheulean cultureMay 22, 2026The Acheulean culture represents a major leap in prehistoric human technological development. This article offers a comprehensive exploration of the Mode 2 lithic industry, spanning from 1.7 million to 200,000 years ago, guiding you through the “prehistoric Swiss Army knife”—the hand axe—characterized by bifacial flaking and symmetrical aesthetics, as well as the survival strategies that enabled Homo erectus to colonize regions beyond Africa and Eurasia.
The Hobbit ExtinctionMarch 12, 2026Who were the Flores (Hobbits)? Why were they short? When did they become extinct? This article describes the fossils, evolution and extinction of this mysterious dwarf human.
Aldi apeFebruary 26, 2026The Aldi ape is a common name for the species of the ancient human fossil "Aldi. It is one of the earliest known members of the hominid family and occupies a vital position in the history of human evolution.
The first human out of AfricaFebruary 26, 2026The ancient fossils unearthed from various places can prove that the expansion of the genus of Man began as early as 2 million years ago. At the latest, 1.8 million years ago, the first time that the man's subordinate, the erectus, came out of Africa. It can be said that this is one of the largest geological and historical events in the history of the earth.
Cardabadi ApeFebruary 26, 2026The meaning of kadaba is "the oldest ancestor", so they are also called "the ancestor of the ape", of course, refers to the ancestor of human beings. The ancestral apes can walk upright. Their most famous feature is their teeth. It is speculated that their diet is richer and they have stronger environmental adaptability. This is also one of the starting points for the separation of human ancestors and chimpanzee ancestors.
Kerkerani cultureJune 4, 2026The Cucuteni–Trypillian culture is one of the most significant archaeological cultures of late Neolithic and Chalcolithic Europe, spanning the territories of present-day Romania, Moldova, and Ukraine. This article examines its painted pottery art, monumental settlements, religious beliefs, the phenomenon of house burning, and the ultimate process of its decline, thereby elucidating the developmental apex of prehistoric agricultural civilization in Europe.
Agriculture emerged in Greece and the Aegean Sea region.June 14, 2026From about 7000 BC to 6500 BC, early farmers from Anatolia crossed the Aegean Sea and brought mature wheat and livestock technology to the Greek peninsula. From the early domestication remains at Franchthi Cave, through the settled villages of Sesklo, to the rise of the Minoan civilization on Crete, this article takes you on a journey to explore the ancient origins of agricultural civilization in Europe.
Longshan CultureJune 5, 2026The Longshan Culture is one of the most important archaeological cultures of the Late Neolithic period in China, dating from approximately 4,500 to 4,000 years ago. This article systematically examines the origins and geographical distribution of the Longshan Culture, its black‑ware pottery techniques, social stratification, the emergence of proto‑writing, prehistoric urban sites, and its relationship with the Erlitou Culture of the Xia Dynasty, thereby illuminating a crucial phase in the formation of Chinese civilization.
Liangzhu CultureJune 4, 2026The Liangzhu culture was a prehistoric civilization of late Neolithic China, dating back approximately 5,300 to 4,300 years ago. The article offers an in-depth analysis of the Liangzhu Ancient City site, the world’s earliest large-scale flood-control dam project, and the exquisite jade ritual objects centered on cong cylinders and divine emblems, thereby providing comprehensive evidence for the highly organized, early urban‑civilization state that emerged in the lower reaches of the Yangtze River.
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