Did the first human ancestor originate in the Balkans? New fossil shows evidence of bipedalism
Phys.org
March 4, 2026
Walking on two legs has long been considered a milestone in human evolution and one of our most defining characteristics. Until now, researchers assumed that the first humans originated in Africa and that bipedalism developed there around 6 million years ago. However, an international team of researchers say a newly discovered fossil thighbone from Bulgaria could rewrite the history of human origins.
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Originally published on Phys.org on 3/4/2026