This species, which lived about 200 thousand years ago, disappeared during the Ice Age and climate change, making it one of the most mysterious representatives of human evolution, writes DailyMail.
Homo juluensis was distinguished by large heads, wide skulls and large teeth, which significantly exceeded those of Neanderthals and Homo sapiens. Scientists emphasize that head size does not necessarily indicate superior intelligence, but the very fact of such characteristics increases the mystery of this species. “The teeth of Homo juluensis have similar characteristics to the molars of Denisovans, which may indicate their relationship,” said researcher Christopher Bay.
The remains were found along with artifacts such as stone tools and animal bones. This indicates that Homo juluensis lived in small hunting communities. They hunted horses using all parts of the animal: meat, bones and skins, with which they made clothing to protect them from the cold.
Homo juluensis existed during the Ice Age, which made them especially vulnerable to climate change. The small size of the populations also played a key role in their extinction. “Modern humans migrated from Africa and genetically displaced populations such as Neanderthals and Homo juluensis,” Bay added.
The research showed that the new species was closer to Neanderthals, but also had Denisovan characteristics. The molars found and other remains allow us to build hypotheses about the origin and adaptation of Homo juluensis.
This discovery sheds light on the diversity of human populations in prehistory. The artifacts and remains indicate a high level of adaptation and complex social relationships in the Homo juluensis society. However, climate change and pressure from other species led to their extinction.
The discovery of Homo juluensis helps understand how ancient species responded to environmental changes and interacted with other populations. This research will be an important chapter in the study of human evolution.
Cursor previously reported that 12-year-old Davina Filstein recently walked through the Nahal Qana archaeological site near Hod Hasharon. During a family walk, he unexpectedly discovered an unusual find: an Egyptian amulet that is about 3,500 years old.
