Ancient history

What is the correct sequence in which early humanlike beings appeared?

The generally accepted sequence of early humanlike beings, also known as hominins, is as follows:

1. Australopithecus Anamensis:

- Time Period: 4.2 - 3.9 Million Years Ago (Mya)

- Location: Eastern Africa

2. Australopithecus Afarensis:

- Time Period: 3.9 - 3.0 Mya

- Location: Eastern Africa

- Notable Fossil: "Lucy"

3. Australopithecus Africanus:

- Time Period: 3.0 - 2.5 Mya

- Location: Southern Africa

4. Australopithecus Robustus:

- Time Period: 2.5 - 1.5 Mya

- Location: Southern Africa

5. Australopithecus Boisei:

- Time Period: 2.5 - 1.5 Mya

- Location: Eastern Africa

6. Homo Habilis:

- Time Period: 2.4 - 1.4 Mya

- Location: Eastern and Southern Africa

7. Homo Rudolfensis:

- Time Period: 1.8 - 1.4 Mya

- Location: Eastern Africa

8. Homo Ergaster:

- Time Period: 1.8 - 1.4 Mya

- Location: Eastern and Southern Africa

9. Homo Erectus:

- Time Period: 1.8 - 0.01 Mya

- Location: Africa and Asia

10. Homo Floresiensis:

- Time Period: 100,000 - 60,000 years ago

- Location: Liang Bua Cave, Flores, Indonesia

11. Homo Neanderthalensis:

- Time Period: 400,000 - 40,000 years ago

- Location: Europe and Western Asia

12. Homo Sapiens (Modern Humans):

- Time Period: 200,000 - Present

- Location: Arising in Africa and spreading worldwide

It's important to note that our understanding of human evolution is constantly evolving as new discoveries are made, so this sequence may be subject to refinements and updates in the future.