Wallacean Hominids

Scientists have recently uncovered possible artefacts from the oldest known Wallacean hominids on Sulawesi Island, Indonesia. This discovery has provided fresh insight into the migration patterns of prehistoric humans, particularly those from the Wallacea region.

About Wallacean Hominids

The earliest humans in the Wallacea region were believed to be Homo Erectus, who were previously thought to have only settled in Indonesia’s Flores Island and the Philippines’ Luzon Island around 1.02 million years ago.
Homo Erectus was not believed to be capable of distant sea travel, which made their appearance on Sulawesi significant, challenging existing theories of human migration.

Recent Findings

Archaeologists from Australia and Indonesia discovered small, chipped tools in the Soppeng region of South Sulawesi. These tools, likely used for cutting small animals and carving rocks, are believed to be artefacts made by early humans long before the appearance of Homo Sapiens.
These tools offer compelling evidence that Wallacean hominids were more advanced than previously thought and may have been capable of longer-distance migrations and sea travel.

Key Facts About Wallacea

Wallacea is a biogeographical region in Eastern Indonesia, encompassing islands like Sulawesi, Lombok, Flores, Timor, Sumbawa, and others.
It lies between Borneo, Java, Australia, and New Guinea.
The region is named after Alfred Russel Wallace, a renowned naturalist who conducted extensive studies of the fauna and flora in this area.

Source: Indian express

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