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Where Were the Oldest Traces of Human Ancestors Found?

Summary by fararu.com
Research into the oldest footprints of human ancestors continues; the Laetoli footprints in Tanzania, which are about 3.6 million years old, are considered the oldest confirmed examples of hominids, but the Crete footprints, which are about 6 million years old, have raised the possibility of the presence of early bipeds in Europe.
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Research into the oldest footprints of human ancestors continues; the Laetoli footprints in Tanzania, which are about 3.6 million years old, are considered the oldest confirmed examples of hominids, but the Crete footprints, which are about 6 million years old, have raised the possibility of the presence of early bipeds in Europe.

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fararu.com broke the news on Friday, September 25, 2026.
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