The Oldest Fossil Remains of Homo Sapiens Found So Far

Question

The oldest fossil remains of Homo sapiens found so far date from about
A) 6 million years ago.
B) 1.6 million years ago.
C) 195,000 years ago.
D) 60,000 years ago.
E) 16,000 years ago.

Accepted Answer

The oldest fossil remains of Homo sapiens found so far date from about 195,000 years ago. This discovery was made in Ethiopia in 2003 and has helped scientists understand the emergence and evolution of our species.