Humans · Era

Human Ancestors

7 Mya – 300 kya

Hominins split from other apes. Tool use emerges. Homo erectus walks far.

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Our lineage parts ways with chimps.

Early hominins begin walking on two legs.

Hominins shape stones into tools.

An Australopithecus afarensis — famous hominin ancestor.

"Handy man" — larger brains, more tools.

First hominin to leave Africa and master fire.

Fire reshapes diet, safety, and social life.

A cousin species thrives across Ice Age Europe.

Era Overview

Period7 Mya – 300 kya

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ScaleHumans

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