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Excavation Reveals 'Major' Ancient Migration to Timor Island

Reassessing Early Human Routes to Australia Through Timor Island

May 26, 2024
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Archaeologists have uncovered a pivotal chapter in human migration history with the discovery of thousands of stone artifacts and animal bones at the Laili rock shelter in Timor Island. This find challenges existing theories about the route early humans took to reach Australia and sheds light on their sophisticated maritime capabilities.

Unveiling Timor'…

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