The human species originated in Africa

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Extensive scientific and anthropological evidence establishes that the human species (Homo sapiens) originated in Africa.

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humanorigins.si.edu: Homo sapiens - The Smithsonian's Human Origins Program

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humanorigins.si.edu: Homo sapiens - The Smithsonian's Human Origins Program. humanorigins.si.edu. https://humanorigins.si.edu/evidence/human-fossils/species/homo-sapiens

States explicitly that Homo sapiens evolved in Africa.

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nature.com: Origins of modern human ancestry | Nature

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nature.com: Origins of modern human ancestry | Nature. nature.com. https://www.nature.com/articles/s41586-021-03244-5

Discusses the African origin of modern human diversity and ancestry.

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en.wikipedia.org: Recent African origin of modern humans

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en.wikipedia.org: Recent African origin of modern humans. en.wikipedia.org. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Recent_African_origin_of_modern_humans

Describes the recent African origin model and notes Homo sapiens developed in Africa.

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royalsocietypublishing.org: The origin and evolution of Homo sapiens

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royalsocietypublishing.org: The origin and evolution of Homo sapiens. royalsocietypublishing.org. https://royalsocietypublishing.org/doi/10.1098/rstb.2015.0237

Explores the African fossil record regarding the origin and evolution of Homo sapiens.

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en.wikipedia.org: Recent African origin of modern humans

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en.wikipedia.org: Recent African origin of modern humans. en.wikipedia.org. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Out_of_Africa_theory

Notes that Homo sapiens most likely developed in Africa between 300,000 and 200,000 years ago.

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