Homo erectus (jan 1, 1500000 BC – jan 1, 500000 BC)
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Asia, Africa, Europe. sagittal keel, long low vault length of cranium, thick cranium, prominent brow ridge, large brain (900), human-like arm/leg length ratio. increased body size. FIRE! and cooking. Achulian tool tradition, many bifaces.
Java man (large brain, small teeth, muscle tear, group aid)
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