Southern Cape: The Cradle of Human Evolution and Migration

A group of scientists proposes that modern humans began their global migration from the southern coast of Africa, rather than eastern Africa. Leveraging marine resources and advanced tools, Homo sapiens migrated along coastal routes up the Arabian Peninsula, suggesting a new perspective on human dispersal.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Gqeberha | Updated: 03-11-2025 11:42 IST | Created: 03-11-2025 11:42 IST
Southern Cape: The Cradle of Human Evolution and Migration
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A team of scientists has revisited the narrative of human evolution, suggesting that the journey of modern humans across the world may have started along the southern coast of Africa.

Based on extensive research, they argue that Homo sapiens leveraged marine resources and advanced tool-making skills to migrate along coastal routes, challenging previous theories of an eastern Africa origin.

The findings raise new questions about our ancestors' migration strategies, emphasizing the role of coastal southern Africa in shaping the course of human history.

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