Evidence of early humans in Indonesia adds to understanding of ancient migration: study


Illustrative photo. - Reuters file

CANBERRA: (Bernama-Xinhua) Researchers have discovered signs of human occupation in Indonesia over 40,000 years ago which they say offer new clues about early migration through the region, reported Xinhua.

In a new study, a team from the Australian National University (ANU) found evidence of human occupation on Indonesia's southeastern Tanimbar Islands - also called Timur Laut - dating back 42,000 years, including pottery fragments and bones.

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