The Out of Africa Theory

The Out of Africa Theory suggests that modern humans (Homo sapiens) originated in Africa around 200,000 years ago and then gradually migrated to other parts of the world. As they spread out, they replaced or interbred with local populations of earlier human species, like Neanderthals. This theory is supported by fossil evidence and genetic studies, indicating that all non-African people share a common ancestry that began in Africa. It highlights the importance of Africa in the story of human evolution and our journey across the globe.