Homo Naledi

Scientists have discovered a new human-like species in a burial chamber deep in a cave system in South Africa.

           

The species, which has been named naledi, has been classified in the grouping, or genus, Homo,

to which modern humans belong.  8)

The discovery of 15 partial skeletons is the largest single discovery of its type in Africa.

The researchers claim that the discovery will change ideas about our human ancestors.

The studies which have been published in the journal eLife

also indicate that these individuals were capable of ritual behaviour.

Homo naledi is a previously-unknown species of extinct hominin discovered within the :

Dinaledi Chamber of the Rising Star cave system,

Cradle of Humankind

South Africa.

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