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The Rise of Modern Humans: A Cultural Perspective
About 70,000 years ago, the earth was populated by multiple human species, each exhibiting unique characteristics. Among these species, a group derived from sub-Saharan Africa began a remarkable migration and expansion across the globe, seemingly outpacing and eclipsing other hominins. Understanding this phenomenon raises significant questions about what spurred such widespread success and survival of this African lineage, while others, including Neanderthals and Denisovans, seemingly vanished.