Homo Erectus (jan 1, 2000000 BC – jan 1, 150000 BC)
Description:
Time sources:http://humanorigins.si.edu/evidence/human-fossils/species/homo-erectus
https://www.downtoearth.org.in/news/where-did-homo-erectus-first-appear-31913
Facts:
- Homo Erectus was the first hominid to use fire
- Homo Erectus were more social than other hominids
- Homo Erectus means "Upright Man'
Migration:
Homo Erectus was the first hominid to move into Northern Africa, as well as out of Africa, they moved into Europe and Asia
Claim:
Based on the trace of ash found near Homo Erectus remains, I think that they used fire intentionally.
Added to timeline:
Date:
jan 1, 2000000 BC
jan 1, 150000 BC
~ 1851229 years