Expanding the Horizons of Human Evolution: The Hidden Bias in Africa's Fossil Record

Understanding the Limitations of Fossil Hotspots

The reconstruction of early human evolution has largely been shaped by fossil evidence found in a few key locations in Africa. These "fossil hotspots," such as the eastern branch of the East African Rift System, have yielded invaluable insights into our ancestral past. However, recent research underscores the limitations of this approach, highlighting t…